Smoke DZA Releases Monstrous Song, "What Would Push Do"

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The bass-heavy cut comes from his latest album, "Money For Dummies."

Smoke DZA just released a new album Money For Dummies, and it's full of varied highlights and a little something for everyone. However, one of the album's most visceral and immediate moments came in the form of "What Would Push Do." Moreover, DZA fans might expect an even fusion of smooth flows, cloudy instrumentation, and a more classic-sounding beat. Still, the 38-year-old still has some tricks up his sleeve, as this track is undoubtedly nasty.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: Smoke DZA attends Conway "God Don't Make Mistakes" Album Listening Party on February 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Firstly, the track title might raise some eyebrows at first. In fact, it references Pusha T's track "What Would Meek Do?" off of his critically acclaimed 2018 album, DAYTONA. Not only does the instrumental follow a similar rhythm, tempo, and swing, but DZA's delivery is similar to Push's. Furthermore, there's a nasty rasp to Smoke's voice on this cut, to the point that one's expecting Push's "Yuuugh!" to pop out anytime.

Still, the obvious homage doesn't dip too hard into rip-off territory. For one, DZA's lyrical approach is a little more sprawling and varied. Then there's the instrumental itself. The chorus of "Today, we selling' bass" is emphasized by a monstrous drop. Moreover, the bass feels borderline overwhelming on this cut, which one can't say about a chunk of his previous 2022 output.

What's more is that "What Would Push Do" is the exception on Money For Dummies, not the rule. There's more soulful boom-bap, drumless street tales, and wavy weed anthems. However, amid DZA's skill set, this is a sound that fans surely wouldn't mind seeing explored and developed.

What did you think of Smoke DZA's new album cut, "What Would Push Do"? Let us know in the comments and peep some standout bars down below. Still, if you haven't heard Money For Dummies yet, you can find the new song and album on your preferred streaming service. Also, as always, keep checking in on HNHH for the best new hip-hop each week.

Quotable Lyrics

Give you samples on a sample (Uh)
Anytime I get a chance to how I handle
Let 'em chase the crumbs like Gretel and Hansel
I was on the rich like Max was on the Grand Cru

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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