N.W.A.'s MC Ren Returns With "Back At It" Single

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The N.W.A. legend is demanding respect.

Earlier this year, legendary emcee MC Ren stepped back into the rap game with his first single in five years titled "King Villain." The Villain Records founder has been using the moniker for decades, so it was only fitting that he reintroduced himself by using "villain" in the name. “The record is just me talking sh*t, some ‘villain sh*t,'” he told Ambrosia For Heads. “I’m letting fools know they ain’t sh*t, they’re wack, and my sh*t is hard. I’ve got other [things coming], but for ‘King Villain,’ that’s the vibe I got from the beat…the beat was so different and moving.”

The N.W.A. icon has recently dropped a new single, "Back At It," where he makes it clear that he's not here to make friends. The Compton native signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless label back in 1987, and by the time that year wrapped, he'd already written half of Eazy's debut studio album, Eazy-Duz-It. Ren recognizes that his name is etched into hip hop history and with lyrics like "I was the reason that y'all really started rappin'," Ren is making sure respect is being put on his name. Check out "Back At It" and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

Gangsta, gangsta they still yellin' it
While y'all n*ggas scared 'cause motherf*ckas there's still sellin' it
Record after record 'til that sh*t go platinum
Ren gon' do his thing, y'all know it's crackin'
Hate if you want but you know this sh*t slappin'
I was the reason that y'all really started rappin'


About The Author
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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