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Hip-hop and rap superstar Benny P delivers a scene-stealing performance with his latest jam, “G.L.D.S”
In a hip-hop era that has been defined by fleeting authenticity, Oklahoma bred and California-based Benny P comes as the much-needed messiah, restoring the lost glory of this internationally acclaimed sound with his staggering originality, impeccable inimitability, and a peerless pen game that allows him to capture the essence of his own lived experiences with just pen, thoughts, imagination, and paper. In the studio, he is as much as ferocious as he is calm, depending on the production, mirroring his versatility and extensive range that is to die for. With contentious debates ongoing about the future of hip-hop, Benny P represents the hope that we all need. When he started, his rise was imminently inevitable, and along the way, he has continuously proved doubters wrong, outdoing himself with every release and coming harder with tracks that ooze raw talent and emotions, palpable charisma, and unbridled passion.
For anyone out there who grew up fascinated by the old-school reggae/dancehall, R&B, and hip-hop, then you are well aware of the classic golden, “Girls Dem Sugar” by Beenie Man. This is one of those tracks that will never die and always hit you right in the nostalgia when you go back to it.
Now, with his newest single “G.L.D.S,” Benny P took what was initially there in the melodies, added a few innovative flairs of his own, and walked over the beat like a true pro of his game. The beat here is reminiscent of that classic banger with some intriguingly affecting turntable scratches that make it worthwhile, laying a steady foundation for the lyrical inventiveness of Benny P.
And true to his craftsmanship, Benny P does not disappoint; he steals the spotlight with his fluidity, creating this effortlessly moving cadence with the beats as his unmistakably charming voice engages a listener while he unleashes a sagacious blend of intricate wordplay quoted with sensual and explicit bars that are hard to miss.
He is subtle, yet not so discreet, making this the kind of track that is irresistibly racy. “G.L.D.S” is the kind of jam that is nostalgic and still relevant—the kind that sparks some reminiscence but still feels refreshingly new.
Showcasing such confidence, maturity, and awareness in his delivery, you can already tell that Benny P was born for this kind of craft and he has been excelling, torpedoing his own higher expectations with every new release.
How about you try, “G.L.D.S” out and let us know what you think.