The entire state of North Carolina is on the way up, with countless Charlotte and Raleigh artists dominating a large portion of the underground SoundCloud-based scene. One of the southern state’s main contenders goes by the name of Goji, and is apparently “On The Run.”

A founding member of the Big Muscle Gang, Goji’s undeniable talent comes to life through his incomparable style and terrorizing bars, often found atop monstrous 808-filled instrumentals (such as the TylerGoldChains beat heard below). On his latest, the Charlotte emcee tells a tale of realness, as he explains a situation he’s in the midst of dealing with.

Enjoy Goji’s gritty new sounds.