Canadian rapper Dax reflects on personal change with Man I Used To Be, a hip hop record that looks at growth, memories, and the person someone leaves behind.
Man I Used To Be speaks to the experience of looking back at an older version of yourself and recognising how much life has changed you. The title connects with those moments when people remember past struggles, mistakes, or habits while trying to understand who they have become. Dax approaches the topic through honest storytelling, comparing past experiences with his present mindset. The production keeps a reflective mood, allowing the lyrics to carry the weight of the record without unnecessary distractions. His delivery moves between quiet self-reflection and more passionate moments, creating the feeling of someone having a personal conversation with their past.
The track is featured on Dax’s album Anger Management, a project focused on emotional battles, personal growth, and confronting difficult thoughts. Throughout the album, Dax uses his writing to explore different sides of mental and emotional struggles.
What makes this song relatable is the idea that change is not always obvious while it is happening. Sometimes it takes looking back to realise how far you have come, and this record captures that feeling of reflection in a simple but meaningful way.
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