"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. lil_peep_x_lil_tracy_witchblades_official_video
"" is a defining anthem of the "emo-rap" subgenre, representing the peak of the creative partnership between Lil Peep and Lil Tracy . Released in 2017 as part of their collaborative EP Castles II , the track and its music video became a cultural touchstone for the GothBoiClique collective. The Music Video Aesthetic "Witchblades" is often cited as the track that
: Directed by Metro Blu, the video features a heavy use of neon-saturated filters, "glitch" editing, and fisheye lenses. "" is a defining anthem of the "emo-rap"