Lil West Delivers Impressive, Genre-Blending "Vex, Pt. 1" EP

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The rapper features Tommy Genesis and Yung Bans on his latest effort.

Up-and-coming artist Lil West has captured the attention of music lovers because of his ability to be emotionally vulnerable on his singles, and he continues to engage fans with that energy on his latest effort Vex, Pt. 1. The young trap star blends genres and bends musical textures to match his melodic vocals, creating a sound uniquely his own. It's easy for young artists to fall into repeating the same musical cycles that they see in mainstream rap, but Lil West is able to deliver music that reflects nothing but himself.

Lil West has steadily been releasing new music including singles "Baller," "Somedays," "Cut Me Off Like Chyne Bb." His post-Valentine's Day release, "Not Sure," is on this latest project as well, so it's exciting to get the fulll-length EP. Vex, Pt. 1 was produced entirely by Take a Daytrip and features artists including Tommy Genesis and Yung Bans, and Lil West has also recently collaborated with Night Lovell on "Mental Slavery," a track that was featured on Lovell's album, GOODNIGHT LOVELL.

Tracklist

1. 2pennies (Ft. Tommy Genesis)
2. No L's (Ft. Yung Bans)
3. Can't Be You
4. Not Sure
5. Help
6. Somedays
7. Barn


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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.

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