Royce Da 5’9” continues to roll out new music ahead of his upcoming solo album Book Of Ryan, which drops May 4th. After hitting us with the J. Cole-assisted single “Boblo Boat” & “Stay Woke,” the Detroit emcee decides to come through today and share another offering called “Dumb” featuring Shady Records’ newest signee, Boogie.
Over the West Coast-sounding production from S1 and Epikh Pro, Royce delivers another one of his lyrical exercises, addressing how “dumb” the industry shit be at times & being one of the best rappers in the game today. “Consult me about my image bro/ I’m the best rapper out this bitch/ Except, the only catch is that I’m in this hoe,” he spits. Meanwhile, Compton’s Boogie handles the chorus and second verse, showcasing his slick wordplay in the process.
Take a listen and let us know what you think. Record available on iTunes.
Quotable Lyrics:
All this industry shit is (Dumb)
There ain’t no middle class
Raise yo glass
Here’s the classism
Either you a rich ass nigga or you’s a bum
There ain’t no in between
Sinners sell their souls, angels sell their halos and they wings
I had dreams of fuckin’ the R&B chick
Then I found out that R&B chick already had a dick
Already slept with your favorite rapper, aren’t we sick
You start as a artist and turn to alcoholic and quit
- Royce