I’m one acoustic guitar loop or sad piano riff away from going on a crusade to shut down the Rod Wave and NoCap type beat industry myself, but I need you to make an exception for Tampa’s T9ine, since he may be the best doing it right now. Whether he is deep in his feelings or talking macho, he has this smooth monotone delivery that tinges all of his songs with indifference. On “Dolo,” he bounces between these two sides of himself; it’s as if he’s simultaneously going through the ringer but can’t slow down long enough to think. For heavy-hearted reflections this effective, I’m even willing to put up with the sappy beat.
With artists releasing songs at a fast and furious pace, it’s difficult for the average hip-hop head to keep track of it all—no matter how tapped in they are. That’s why we created The Ones, a daily post to highlight the song you need to hear.
Check out previous Ones, and listen to new rap from T9ine and more on our Spotify playlist.
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