Cleveland-based Hip-hop Artist Slym Beno is Set to Make His Comeback With a Personal Release Dubbed “VORTEX.”

A hip-hop maverick repping Cleveland, Ohio, Slym Beno’s journey is one that has been marked by relentless work ethic, hard work, resilience, and triumph over adversity. As such, he does more than just rap; he tells his story, immersing the listener into his personal space as every word, every lyric, and every rhyme reverberates with a deep, personal, and emotional touch, allowing a listener to find sanctuary in the music as much as entertainment. Every bar Beno spits is infused with his personal experiences, painting lucid pictures of struggle, pain, and unwavering ambition to transcend all challenges.

Following an inevitable hiatus from music where he was battling some personal chaos, Slym Beno marks his comeback with a new single dubbed “VORTEX” that will debut exclusively on EVEN on March 21, 2025, and on major streaming platforms on March 28. This new single is so much more than just an ordinary hip-hop jam—it is a fusion of hard-hitting lyricism and emotional storytelling, capturing both the darkness of his past experiences and the brightness of the future that lies ahead.

“VORTEX” captures a whirlpool of emotions and experiences emanating from Slym’s personal losses, pain, struggle, self-reflection, and the ultimate renaissance—akin to a phoenix rising from the ashes.

After facing what can be considered inconsolable losses and unimaginable grief, “VORTEX” was as much a self-expressive tool as it was a way to find solace and some sort of healing for him. As such, the raw emotions and vulnerability are palpable as he also focuses on his own renewal, rebirth, and resilience after a period of immense hardship and adversity.

Slym worked with fast-rising producer Last.Atlantis on this one, with the track’s mellifluent and expressive beats an extension of its emotional depth and raw weight.

“VORTEX” is Slym’s most personal work yet and one that he hopes listeners will resonate with as much as he did when writing it and breathing life into it.

To stay in the loop, follow him on his official Instagram channel @slym_beno and pre-save the song by checking the link attached below.