6LACK Celebrates Birthday With "Float" Single & His Own Hot Sauce Brand

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6LACK prepares for the release of his EP "6pc Hot" by sharing his single "Float."

It's a big day for 6LACK. The rapper-singer is celebrating his birthday today (June 24) after announcing that his forthcoming EP 6pc Hot will be dropping soon. There's also news that he even launched his own hot sauce brand 600 Degrees Original—you know, for the culture, of course—and to top things off, he's shared his latest slow-grinding single, "Float."

On "Float," 6LACK delivers a "late-night vibe check" track and it seems as if he's reflecting on attention-grabbing aspects of his life. While everything is spinning around him and applying pressure, he's doing his best to not only stay focused but to keep his head above the water. The slow jam is a noteworthy lead into his anticipated EP, especially after he delivered his impressive "ATL Freestyle," so keep an ear out for 6pc Hot. In the meantime, stream "Float" by 6LACK and let us know your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

I gotta put my shit back on track, been down bad, too many times
Know that it's bad but it'll be fine, that's just how it is, shout out to slime
It’s a big war goin' on outside, grab your lover time to slide
Say your prayers, hold 'em tight


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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.