Beast Coast Unleashes On "Rubberband" With Flatbush Zombies & Joey Bada$$

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The track comes from their recent release "Escape From New York."

By now you've had time to take a good listen to Beast Coast's latest effort Escape From New York. For those of you who made it through the entire record, you understand that it's difficult to pick one stand out track as the collective has delivered a praise-worthy project. For the song "Rubberband," Erick the Architect, Meechy Darko, and Zombie Juice from Flatbush Zombies partner up with Pro Era's Joey Bada$$ to deliver a streets-style track that may come up short for some listeners. 

Catchy hooks on rap tracks make many believe that there should be a build-up that includes lyrical stylings that are widespread and approachable by the masses (a la "Hard Knock Life"), but if you're looking for that on "Rubberband," you'll be disappointed. There may be singing on the chorus, but the lyricism associated with these Beast Coast acts aren't for play-play. Also, make sure to catch Zombie Juice's Megan Thee Stallion mention.

Quotable Lyrics

I really hope you get everything you praying for
Even if that thing you praying for, my downfall
Amen, Hallelujah
I say I'm number one, you say delusional
I woke up like f*ck that humble shIt, I'm on my rumble sh*t


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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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