Dairius Alexander’s “2718” Is the Power of Resilience through a Real Rap Voyage.

Charlotte-based artist Dairius Alexander is turning heads with his latest album, 2718, which dropped on January 12, 2024. This deeply personal work serves as testament to his growth and resilience, made during his road to sobriety. Drawing from his childhood home in Augusta, GA, the title of the album in and of itself holds much connection with his past for what it reminds him of-home and the experiences that molded him.

With 2718, Dairius promises to bring back honesty and substance into hip-hop, delivering raw narratives that listeners really connect with deep inside. His commanding lyrics reflect all the challenges he has faced in life, while an honest approach to music is refreshing to those tired from mainstream trends. He refers to his trip of self-discovery and alcoholism as his driving force for working on this album, drawing in the inspiration provided by the iconic Amy Winehouse.

What’s really unique with 2718 is that it was recorded within the very walls of his childhood home; he just poured his heart out onto this album. With every take, it was like another step toward closure, to retake his story and let the world have it.

That is what Dairius would like to believe, hence the true rap comeback comes in 2718; this album isn’t a piece of music but just one of perseverance, self-discovery, and a story of hope.