"Witchblades" is often cited as the track that bridged the gap between 2000s emo-rock and modern trap. It helped solidify the sound of "SoundCloud Rap"—characterized by lo-fi production, emotional transparency, and a rejection of traditional industry standards.
: The recurring line "Switchblades, cocaine, GothBoiClique, make a hoe shake" serves as a mantra for the group's rebellious and hedonistic lifestyle.
For fans and researchers of the genre, the video remains a primary artifact of the era, documenting the chemistry between two artists who redefined alternative music in the late 2010s.
: Directed by Metro Blu, the video features a heavy use of neon-saturated filters, "glitch" editing, and fisheye lenses.
: Like much of Peep’s work, the lyrics oscillate between boasting about fame and drugs and expressing deep emotional pain. Lil Tracy’s verse complements this with a more rhythmic, trap-influenced flow.
