Coi Leray Says She Freestyled "Players" Single In One Take

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As her single climbs the charts, Coi Leray is giving insight into her recording process by sharing a video of herself in the studio.

After a bit of a lull, Coi Leray is back in action. For a moment there, it seemed as if social media channels were flooded with news and updates about Leray. Whether she was celebrating collaborations with Nicki Minaj or verbally sparring with her father, Benzino, the rapper was at the top of her game as her star continued to rise.

Then, as many artists do, Leray fell back as she plotted her next step. We now have her latest single, "Players," that famously interpolates a Hip Hop classic: "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five. The viral track has sparked a new era for Leray, especially as DJs and artists remix the single to their liking.

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On Instagram, Leray is giving her fans an inside look at her "Players" recording process. As the track climbs up the charts thanks to TikTok, it's a good time for the rapper to flex her time in the booth.

"This the day we made a movie," she wrote in the caption of her clip. "I went in and freestyled players in 1 take. Wait till you see how my brain works in these studios 🔥🔥."

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 29: Coi Leray performs in concert during day two of Lollapalooza at Grant Park at Grant Park on July 29, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic)
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Meanwhile, it is unclear if we will receive a new project from Leray in 2023. The East Coast star has also been working on Trendsetter Studios, described as a "multi-dimensional media company." We're sure she will have much more to share as that develops in the new year.

Check out the popular remix to "Players" that has been making its way through the internet below. Let us know if you prefer this version or the original.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.