Featured Music: “Shadow Work” by Hexxntric -

With his latest track, “Shadow Work,” Fairfield native Hexxntric—or Hezz, as he prefers to be called—dives headfirst into the introspective battlefield of the mind, delivering a powerful and genre-blending statement piece that is as emotionally charged as it is rhythmically captivating.

Inspired by a wide range of artists—from the lyrical agility of Eminem and the emotional depth of XXXTentacion to the aggression of Papa Roach and the alternative edge of Fever 333— Hexxntric channels these influences into a song that feels raw, honest, and uniquely his own. “Shadow Work” is not just a track—it’s an inner monologue turned war cry.

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The opening verse sets the tone with stark vulnerability and defiant resilience:

“Been handled my demons, but I’m prepared just in case / They come back with vendetta packed in all these waves.”

These lines immediately frame the song as a meditation on inner struggle and mental fortitude, delivered in a boombap-influenced cadence that nods to his old-school hip-hop roots. Yet, the production leans into a moody, modern alt-rap sound—bridging vintage sensibilities with experimental textures.

The hook—“I’m boxing my thoughts”—is both minimalist and haunting, a mantra-like phrase that lingers long after it’s delivered. Its repetition gives the track a hypnotic rhythm, symbolizing both the cyclical nature of internal conflict and the persistent fight for clarity and peace.

Verse two takes a darker, more cryptic turn, introducing abstract spiritual imagery and existential musings:

“Move on ahead / The deity is dead”
“They’re habitual when the night displays / Vulnerability blending with the misty haze.”

These lines reflect a mind navigating the tension between powerlessness and transcendence, offering a poetic glimpse into Hezz’s philosophical leanings. The delivery is dynamic and slightly chaotic, mirroring the emotional volatility that “shadow work” inherently demands.

What makes “Shadow Work” resonate is its authenticity. Hezz isn’t posturing—he’s purging. The song captures the spirit of artists like Joey Bada$$ or X with its willingness to confront pain head-on, but it’s filtered through a lens that also embraces grunge, alt-metal, and hardcore emotionality.