I sure do hope you remember this name— PIVE. He is a rare breed of hip-hop artist who brings emotional truth to the forefront without sacrificing lyrical sharpness or sonic appeal. His music is rooted in personal experience—he doesn’t just rap, he invites you into his life. Whether he’s navigating grief on tracks like “Father Figure” or laying down introspective bars across his “I Will Forever Be” series, his songs feel like diary pages set to rhythm. His art is intimate, raw, and universally resonant. His voice is his superpower—rich, bold, and unmistakably authentic. It commands attention, and when paired with his deep lyricism, it becomes a vessel for healing, truth, and empowerment. He doesn’t chase trends; he chases meaning.

PIVE’s “I Will Forever Be” album series has become a blueprint for personal storytelling in hip-hop, and no track embodies that better than “Father Figure” from “I Will Forever Be II.” Released in 2022, this single still stands tall as one of his most emotionally impactful tracks—and with June 5th marking the third anniversary of his father’s passing, its relevance hits deeper than ever.

Musically minimal but emotionally maximal, “Father Figure” lets PIVE’s storytelling lead. His voice is gritty yet trembling, his words sharpened by grief and gratitude in equal measure. It’s a song about legacy, loss, and what it means to carry someone’s spirit forward. The beat hits like a heartbeat. The piano weeps. And the lyrics walk listeners through memories both beautiful and painful.

The accompanying video is a family album in motion—showing the outstanding young man PIVE was, the man he became, and the father who was always there cheering him on. A wedding day speech by his father, featured at the end, leaves viewers speechless and really encapsulates the kind of indescribably lovable and present father that he was.

This song isn’t just a standout track—it’s a memorial in motion. And for PIVE, it’s a permanent reminder: every rhyme, every beat, and every stage… carries his father’s spirit forward.

PIVE is proof that hip-hop can be tough and tender, hard-hitting and heartfelt. “Father Figure” shows his ability to capture loss, love, and longing in ways that break through genre barriers and emotional walls. He’s making music not just to be heard, but to be felt.

PIVE is hip-hop’s realest heart. A poet of pain and perseverance. A storyteller for the soul.

I hope you don’t mind indulging and sharing in his loss. Check out this special music video below and let it be your own healer in times of inconsolable sadness and grief.

Also, check out PIVE’s website www.piveiwillforeverbe.com

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