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New Orleans Rap Star, Rob49, Drops New Single and Visual “4 God II”
New Orleans native, Rob49, just dropped his latest street anthem, “4 God II”. This single, produced by Schife, Rico on the Keys and Tupun, is the first of the year, following his highly successful “Welcome to Vulture Island” album released in 2022. The video, directed by Gerard Victor, shows the Vulture Island star bossed up and bounced back, while highlighting the New Orleans voodoo culture alongside flashy cars, jewelry and more. This single is the first off Rob’s upcoming project, “4 God II’, set to release Spring 2023. Rob49 continues to thrive and dominate the rap game with his unique yet aggressive sound, paving a new lane for Louisiana artists.
Rob49 continues to rise-to-stardom with a consistent discography of music that shares his personal life experiences growing up in 4th and 9th ward, over hard-hitting beats and catchy choruses.
Listen to “4God” Here – https://rob49.lnk.to/4GOD_II
For Benicio, music is a way of bringing together the different worlds that have shaped him.
His new single ‘EVE’ does exactly that, blending the unmistakable sound of Ghanaian HipLife with Afroswing and contemporary UK rap. Joined by fellow collaborators COLLINZ and SLO, Benicio delivers an upbeat, romantic track built around a recognisable sample from Ghanaian HipLife legends VIP.
At its heart, ‘EVE’ is a celebration of attraction and admiration, but for Benicio, the track represents something much deeper: the meeting point between his British upbringing and Ghanaian heritage.
“It means everything to me because I feel like it’s where my two worlds intersect. I’m combining my interest in rap music with my Ghanaian heritage. It perfectly symbolises my upbringing in a way which feels authentic to me on all fronts.”
The track itself came together organically during a studio session with SLO. Benicio immediately began writing to the beat, initially treating the idea as a freestyle, before SLO reworked the structure into the finished record.
Longtime friend and collaborator COLLINZ was then brought in for an additional verse, with Teigr handling the mix. Adding an especially personal touch, Benicio’s girlfriend also contributed background vocals to the chorus.
The result is a fun, energetic and romantic introduction to Benicio’s next chapter.
That chapter follows his work with the RUDEWRLD collective, whose Dreams Worth Fighting For tape reached the Top 15 of Ghana’s All Album Charts and Top 5 of Ghana’s World Genre Chart. His music has also received playlist support from Spotify and Apple Music.
Now, with his forthcoming debut mixtape A Beautiful Day on the horizon, Benicio is stepping further into his own artistic identity.
‘EVE’ captures that intersection perfectly: infectious, personal and unapologetically rooted in who Benicio is.
Photo Credit: Kai @yuliang_kai
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