To Atheno Ryker -diverse artist hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico- establishing literary devices throughout his music is key in developing a sonic palate for listeners to feel engaged. “Threw on the helmet as a way to mask the face that’s seen so much” Atheno Ryker depicts as he glides over piano infused R&B production in Grimm Reality. By providing such a bold statement, one can only assume he hides his face due to fear or uncertainty of external factors; whereas in the actual sense, masking oneself is a method in allowing viewers to appreciate the artwork itself moreso than the painter. He goes on to later address in Brazen, “Run off when I’m frustrated with the dark days that I must’ve hated, every trace is a gun” symbolizing the dire need to escape one’s faults in preventing future catastrophe. Atheno Ryker states that perspective is a major contributor to his style as an artist and development as an eventual household name.