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“Martiste’ shares a Modern Hype Culture song ‘Selfish’
Richmond native Martiste’ triumphantly returns to the music scene with his new single, “Selfish,” showcasing his distinct ability to weave powerful stories through his artistry. Drawing on the influence of Hype culture in the Bay and southern lyricists like Z-Ro and Bun B, “Selfish” is a captivating blend of profound lyricism and pulsating rhythms.
From the opening notes, the song enthralls listeners with its rich and soulful melodies, reminiscent of Martiste’s upbringing in the church. The lyrics, which speak of self-love and independence, are delivered with a raw honesty that is both refreshing and inspiring. Seamlessly blending these soulful elements with the infectious energy of the Hype culture, “Selfish” is a true testament to Martiste’s remarkable ability to straddle various genres and styles.
The production on the track is top-notch, with lush instrumentation and polished beats that underscore the powerful message of the lyrics. The song is a sonic journey, taking listeners through peaks and valleys of emotion, ultimately leaving them feeling empowered and uplifted.
With “Selfish,” Martiste’ proves that he is not just a one-trick pony. Building on the success of his earlier EPs “No More Excuses” and “102 Summer,” the new single demonstrates his continued growth as an artist, as well as his unwavering commitment to crafting music that resonates deeply with his audience.
It’s been an entertaining two weeks as Drake and Kendrick Lamar have been sparring in a lyrical battle.
Since Kendrick’s diss towards Drake on Metro Boomin and Future‘s We Don’t Trust You track, “Like That,” Drake returned fire with two diss tracks titled, “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” Kendrick Lamar then returned with two tracks towards Drake titled, “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA.”
The two rappers aren’t done yet, as Drake has just released his response to Kendrick titled “Family Matters.” On the diss track, things get personal as Drake brings up Kendrick’s wife, Whitney Alford.
“Say you hate the girls I fuck but what you really mean / I been with Black and white and everything in between / You the Black messiah wifing up a mixed queen / And hit vanilla cream to help out with your self-esteem.”
Drake also implies that Kendrick’s kids aren’t his, but are actually Dave Free’s, Kendrick Lamar’s longtime creative partner.
“Why you never hold your son and tell him say cheese / We could have left the kids out of this don’t blame me,” he raps.
“Our sons should go play at the park / Two light-skinned kids, that shit would be cute / Unless you don’t want to be seen with anyone that’s Blacker than you”
Stream the diss below.
After dropping “Euphoria” earlier this week, Kendrick Lamar returns with his second Drake diss, “6:16 in LA.” Drawing from Drake’s signature style of titling tracks with time stamps in various cities, such as “5 am in Toronto” and “6 PM in New York,” Lamar’s latest diss track pays homage to the legendary Tupac Shakur, whose birthday falls on June 16th. This subtle nod to Tupac, on what would have been his 53rd birthday, finds Kendrick Lamar doubling down on his “hate” for Drake.
Stream below.
For the last few weeks, Drake has been on Kendrick Lamar‘s head since his diss on Metro Boomin and Future‘s We Don’t Trust You track, “Like That.” After Drake returned fire with two diss tracks titled, “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” Kendrick Lamar returns with with a six minute diss track towards Drake titled, “Euphoria.”
“This ain’t been ’bout critics, not about gimmicks, not about who the greatest/It’s always been about love and hate, now let me say I’m the biggest hater/ I hate the way that you walk, the way that you talk/I hate the way that you dress,” Kendrick spits, referencing DMX’s 2012 interview on The Breakfast Club.
Kendrick also mentions J. Cole on the track, rapping: “Cole and Aubrey know I’m a selfish guy, the crown is heavy/I pray they my real friends, if not, I’m YNW Melly.“
Stream “Euphoria” below.
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