Regardless of how many elder statesmen there are in the rap game, it's the youth that will always dictate the future of the culture. Though traditional boom-bap raps still exist and are thriving in the case of the Griselda Camp, the East Coast's latest sound take note from what Chief Keef and Chicago rappers started in the early 2010s.
Brooklyn drill has evidently had a widespread influence in the past year and now, a few OGs are tackling the production in their own way. Vado came through with his latest single, "Checkmate" ft Dave East and Jim Jones. The three rappers tackle exhilarating drill production while maintaining their penchant for East Coast lyricism.
It's an interesting approach to one of the hottest sounds out right now. Peep Vado's latest offering below.
Quotable Lyrics
I see that money, got me so ready
Got me Dream Chasing like I'm Omelly
We playin' chess, not checkers
If it's stretched, get it measured
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
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