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King Von’s Alleged Murderer Has Been Arrested And Charged In His Death
Getty Image The Chicago rapper was tragically shot and killed Saturday morning outside a nightclub in Atlanta. …
The hip-hop community was unfortunately shaken once again this past week as it sadly lost another one of its promising young acts. Up and coming Chicago rapper King Von was shot and killed at a nightclub in Atlanta on November 6. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the rapper, along with four other individuals, were shot at Monaco Hookah Lounge.
The incident apparently occurred after an argument began in the lounge’s parking lot and resulted in three killed and two injured. Just a day after the Chicago rapper’s untimely death, authorities in Atlanta revealed that a suspect was arrested and charged in King Von’s death.
On Saturday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Atlanta police officers obtained warrants to arrest the person they think is responsible for King Von’s death. The individual, 22-year-old Timothy Leeks, was later arrested and is currently facing a felony murder charge. Leeks is in police custody at Grady Hospital where he is receiving treatment for a gunshot wound. Prior to the arrest, a representative for the Atlanta Police Department spoke to Complex about the rapper’s death and events that led up to it.
“It is our understanding Dayvon Bennett, aka King Von was shot and killed during this morning’s shooting and we are seeing rumors being spread indicating he was shot and killed by APD officers,” the rep said. “At this time, our investigators believe Mr. Bennett was shot during the initial shootout between the two groups of males, prior to police responding and attempting to stop the shooting. Additionally, Mr. Bennett was not located at the scene, but arrived at a hospital shortly after the shooting, via private vehicle.”
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Sean MacLeod unveils a danceable rhythm with latest release “Inside Out (Radio Edit)”
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MacLeod’s delivery on the song is very pleasant, his voice sits well over the instrumentation and keeps the melody front and center. “Inside Out (Radio Edit)” has a simple musical appeal, with vocals and a guitar-led arrangement, but the rhythm keeps the song moving from section to section.
The lyrical imagery of something shifting from nourishing to hard introduces a sense of tension and contrast. There is this idea of looking inside or outside that keeps coming up, adding another layer to the song’s point of view and suggesting a theme of awareness and how situations can appear from different directions.
Sean MacLeod keeps the production artistically focused on the familiar rock ingredients instead of overcrowding the arrangement. Cool guitar licks, a steady rhythm section, and tasteful percussion add character to the song, while the vocal delivery keeps it approachable. In the end, “Inside Out (Radio Edit)” finds MacLeod comfortably straddling the lines between alternative rock and pop-friendly turf, with an arrangement that emphasizes rhythm, melody, and an easy sense of forward motion.
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The EP begins with “Always, Baby” and is rooted in a world of beautiful ambient synths and late-night textures. The track is romantic, but it still retains the project’s darker undertones. Courtney Leo’s voice adds warmth to the electronic surroundings, giving the song a sense of intimacy and dreamy feelings.
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