Chuck Taylor Jr. drops a brainy banger with "How It Be"

Chuck Taylor Jr. brings something different to the cookout with his new single, "How It Be." This is biting hip-hop, folding a laidback boom-bap bounce with slab-tongued brilliance, all tied with a personality that demands attention. Look no further if you're in the market for a track that makes your head nodding feel like brain activity. "How It Be" is like a lyrical playground, where slick turns of phrase meet introspective grit, and every bar feels carefully chiseled. It's not just about flow here but about intent. You can see the care in every line, the smirk behind every punchline, the self-awareness anchoring it all.

For everyone else, those who long for the weirdo humor of early 'Eminem or the underground realism of MF DOOM the way you remember it, you'll feel very much at home here. Chuck directs some of that energy rather than simply trying to mimic it, forging a chiseled space that's smart, raunchy, and undeniably fun. There's confidence in the delivery, a feeling he's not trying to impress but express, and it's here where the track places its most winning bets.

Chuck Taylor Jr. keeps it D.I.Y., from writing and rapping to mixing his vocals. The production locks it down with a standard boom-bap that feels clean, simple, and effective, providing the verses without distraction. The beat keeps you hitting play, a comfortable groove with just enough of a hint of underground cool. "How It Be" is a calling card for Chuck's artistry. Fitting nicely into indie rap, alt-hip-hop, and conscious hip-hop playlists, the track balances style and substance. Whether you're here for the wordplay, the bounce, or the bar-for-bar craftsmanship, this song has something to say, and it's saying it just right.

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