Mozzy Ticks The Clock Down To "Count Time" On New Single

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This is the Sacramento MC's second drop since his release from jail.

Following a turbulent but also celebratory first half of his 2023, Mozzy is back in full swing with new music releases. Moreover, he recently dropped his latest single "Count Time," his second after his release from prison on federal firearm charges. In addition, this new West Coast banger came with a music video, too, in which the Sacramento MC rolls through streets in ATVs, bikes, and luxury cars. Despite the hardships that he's gone through this year, even after he left jail, it's heartening to see him enjoy his career freely instead of behind bars. Hopefully these new releases mean that there's a full-length project on the way for Mozzy to stamp his name in the game once again.

Furthermore, from an instrumental standpoint, "Count Time" fits Mozzy's flow quite perfectly with its mid-tempo swing. Also, the beat sounds like a gaggle of lasers, from the quick synth hits to the synthetic bass drops that give the track its California groove. While those are definitely the most standout elements of the cut, the ghostly piano keys and chopped vocal samples certainly add to the atmosphere, as well. There might not be a lot of variation when it comes to the flow of the song, but its heaviness roots it firmly in an enjoyable pocket. Overall, there's not too much stuff in the mainstream that sounds like the 36-year-old's style these days, so his dedication to it will almost always result in some heat.

Mozzy's "Count Time": Watch The Music Video

Meanwhile, the previous single "10 Percent" as well as the Kollect Kall EP also added to that repertoire. As such, it would also be exciting to hear him switch things up on a full-length effort rather than make lightning strike a couple of times with the same style. Regardless, the quality will probably be there, and we're sure he has a lot to say on wax. If you haven't heard "Count Time" yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service and check out some notable bars below. Also, peep the music video above and check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Mozzy.

Quotable Lyrics
Chili in the trench, they caught him with his nose runnin' (Mob)
That lil' snot that he had dangling got wiped away (Mob)
Wrist taking travelers on the road runnin'
Negotiate to pay the same price the prices pay, yeah (Oh, yeah)

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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