What an exciting time to be a hip-hop head! So many dope artists and producers around with quality drops coming every other day! This is one of those occasions with two of my favourite artists coming together to make one of the best singles of the year! Let’s go!
So this is the latest single by MCs Weapon E.S.P and B1 The Architect, that’s also produced by B1! It features a sick singer, Kid Renaissance, on the chorus!
Let’s get that beautiful production discussed first because, man oh man, that is a blessing for the ears. I never knew B1 could be so smooth with it! The way he utilises those gorgeous jazz notes and subtle piano keys, plus those funky soul drum patterns! All of this put together is just beyond perfect.
It’s no secret that I’m a stan for jazz hip-hop production, and this one ticks off all my boxes! Another thing I love about this beat is how during the chorus, the beat turns minimal and lets the chorus be the star of the track!
It’s such a small factor, but it proves just how talented and technically minded B1 is on the production! Absolutely unreal!
Now onto the verses because you couldn’t ask for better chemistry if you tried! Both men spit some of the best bars you’ll hear all year! Both complement the beat and spit engaging, thought-provoking, and sharp sentences that leave a memorable taste in your mind!
They are both so equal in lyricism and pen game that it’s near impossible to choose a favourite. The precise vocabulary, the infectious enthusiasm, and rhythm both men hold is beyond amazing! This level of synchronicity is hard to come by, and yet they execute that shit effortlessly!
They just casually came out of nowhere and dropped two of the hottest verses of 2025 and bounced. This is what ‘real’ talent looks and sounds like. When they can drop a single with no hype or promotion and still come out hot! This is a chemistry I need to hear on a whole album!
Of course, I can’t leave without discussing Kid Renaissance! This track wouldn’t be what it is without his contributions to the chorus! He absolutely killed it! His melodic, angelic vocal performance was absolutely immaculate! It fit the track perfectly, and his chorus is one that will leave an impression on me way after the song is over! Fantastic work!
This is definitely a single you can’t afford to sleep on! This level of structure and presentation, filled with brilliant production, singing, and rapping, literally has everything going for it!
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Rj7JwI1LioEiwlsDXF03w?si=9dPkuKyXQSaX2CdUfL9zEA
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