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Offset Jim Seeks a Sign from the Divine in New “Thugs Cry” Video
Offset Jim’s rampant rise from local hero of the Bay Area to a national concern since the release of his latest project, Rich Off The Pack, hasn’t come as easy as the Oakland native has made it look. Reconnecting with frequent collaborator and producer, DTB, Offset Jim shares new visuals for “Thugs Cry.” Dedicated to the rapper’s late friend Teddy, the track sees Jim struggle with a gangster’s grief as he looks skyward for divine guidance in the wake of his loss. Yet, with ten toes still in the street, Jim has no time to lose focus on the matters at hand, rapping, “Ever since I lost my n****, I’ve been feeling shady/Feel like these n****s all owe me and they gotta pay me.” A rare deviation from the effortless flexing and understated swagger Offset Jim is known for, “Thugs Cry” serves as a sobering counter-balance to the eight other tracks on Rich Off The Pack, providing a deeply impactful layer of context to the project by highlighting the cost of admission to a gangster’s paradise.
The MikeyRare-directed video expertly highlights the somber, religious themes of the track, placing Jim at the center of his very own Last Supper, as per the famous Leonardo DaVinci painting. Drawing both from Jim’s paranoia in the wake of tragedy and Jesus’ prediction of Judas’ betrayal, Jim is seen seated at the table surrounded by companions when the lights go out, revealing that his guests have been replaced by snakes. Serving as a standout track with a potent visual to match, “Thugs Cry” is just the latest addition in a series of recent high-production videos from Rich Off The Pack, like “Off White Mikes” ft. EST Gee “Members Only,” “Face Card” ft. Kenny Beats, “Make No Sense” ft. Babyface Ray, and “Regular.”
In a heavily populated Bay Area rap scene, Offset Jim has remained a standout since emerging alongside fellow Play Runners Association rapper ALLBLACK in 2018 and 2019. Hailing from the notorious Oakland neighborhood known as the Murder Dubs, Jim first made waves after back-to-back releases in 2019. The first was his solo effort, No Pressure, featuring the local hit titular track, which amassed over 3 million streams, and the second, 22nd Ways, a collab mixtape with ALLBLACK, featuring the Bay Area favorite, “Trip On It,” which amassed over 8 million streams. With the release of Rich Off The Pack, Offset Jim has put the nation on notice that he’s far more than just the Bay Area’s problem now.
Rich Off The Pack is available everywhere via Play Runners Association/EMPIRE.
Asian-American rappers Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young release the new single / video entitled “FWM”. The single precedes Star2 and ChinaTownRunner’s upcoming EP and sets the bar high with haunting cavernous beats and dark melodic flow.
Each of them affirm that they are “about money” in their separate verses and all ask listeners to “come and F*** With Me.” The music video for “FWM” captures Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young in a graffiti-stroked garage full of sports cars and women. Leaning into the sheer magnitude of the track itself, the visuals for “FWM” zero in on each rapper for an intense performance.
Star2 and ChinaTownRunner are preparing to embark on a summer tour with $tupid Young set to appear at multiple dates. Additionally, Star2 and ChinaTownRunner will perform on July 6th in support of the annual Ka-ren Soccer Tournament and Concert in South Dakota.
Star2 is a refugee artist from the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand. Star2’s documentary, RETURN TO KAWTHOOLEI: A Refugee Rapper’s Journey to His Homeland in Burma will be screened at the New Media Film Festival in LA on June 6th. So far, the documentary has been awarded with “Best Short Documentary” at the Malaysian Film Festival, “Best Documentary” at the Busan New Wave Short Film Festival in S. Korea, “Best Web and Media” at the IndieX Film Fest in LA, and “Exceptional Merit in Docu-drama Short & Human Spirit” at the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival. Star2 returns to Thailand in May for his second trip.
Hollywood, Florida native Ann-Derie presents the official video for “Maximum Capacity”, the new single from I Am Only Human, her forthcoming album which also spawned “Just Us”, produced by Alvin Speights (R.I.P.), the engineer behind tracks for India Arie, TLC, Keith Sweat and many more. Shot in New York City, the “Maximum Capacity” clip comes on the heels of Ann-Derie’s tour of the East Coast (watch her interview with 99JAMZ). “Maximum Capacity” is out now on Dxnna Music Group.
Check it out!
Daughter of the legendary emcee Method Man and Staten Island native Chey has recently been making her own mark on the game with a bubbly personality that goes with his prodigy level talent. Her skill is so sharp ESPN and Vibe took notice with features that boosted her into a league of her own among the new stars of hip hop.
Now she adds a candid interview and freestyle with the iconic Sway! With grace and persona Chey shines brightly on the legendary journalist’s platform that garnered the attention of everyone worldwide.
Watch below.
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