For the previous few months, the younger New Jersey rapper Bandmanrill has been making a reputation for himself by rapping energetically over Jersey membership tracks; we made him an Artist To Watch a couple of weeks in the past. Bandmanrill is a hybrid beast. He is aware of the best way to rap over membership music, however he carries himself with the blustery vitality of a New York drill rapper. One factor that membership music and New York drill traditionally have in frequent: They love massive, apparent samples. On his new single, Bandmanrill proves that he’s not immune.
Bandmanrill’s new single is named “You Don’t Know My Identify,” and also you’ve most likely already guessed that it’s constructed on a pattern of the 2003 Alicia Keys hit of the identical identify. (Enjoyable truth: Bandmanrill was one 12 months previous when that tune got here out.) On Bandmanrill’s observe, producer DesBallout chops up the Alicia Keys tune, turning its luxurious soul into one thing way more hectic and anxious. After which Fetty Wap reveals up!
Fetty Wap, the New Jersey rapper who flirted with crossover stardom in 2015, is presently in jail. He was arrested on federal drug charges at Rolling Loud final 12 months, and he’s presently awaiting sentencing; he may very well be gone for 5 to 9 years. (Apparently, the incarcerated Fetty Wap just lately went viral with a Thanksgiving tune known as “Sweet Yamz.”) On “You Don’t Know My Identify,” Fetty sounds completely at house subsequent to Bandmanrill, and it’s good to listen to him once more. Bandmanrill should’ve had the tune and video achieved for some time; he’s been sharing snippets for months. The total video got here out at the moment, and you may watch it beneath.
Bandmanrill’s album Membership Godfather is out now on 100% Pure/1865/Defiant Data/Warner.
