| A prolific grinder from East Oakland’s notorious Seminary neighborhood, Philthy Rich uses his conversational flow and knack for snappy wordplay to rap about the hustle. Premiered today by Vibe, “Straight Drop” finds Philthy recruits hustlers from all over the continent to rhyme about how they handle their business over a minor-key instrumental courtesy of Spiffy. Featuring Harlem’s Jim Jones, Detroit’s Icewear Vezzo, and South Florida’s Ball Greezy, who supplies the smooth, southern-fried hook, “Straight Drop” is the latest single to drop from Philthy’s upcoming Hood Rich 4. The Oakland rapper’s third solo full-length of 2016, Philthy Rich hits the internet on November 18th.
Hood Rich 4 is the apeothesis of a very busy 2016 for Philthy Rich. Philthy already released two solo full-lengths this year: February’s Real N*ggas Back in $tyle and June’s SemCity MoneyMan, two full-length collaborative albums, American Greed with Maybach Music signee Yowda and Political Tieswith fellow Bay Area street icon Mozzy. In addition, Philthy frequently treats fans to high quality remixes, loose tracks, and visuals. Last week, Philthy shared the Dirty Glove Bastard-premiered video for hustler’s anthem “Bounce Back”. In October, Philthy shared “Money In The Trap,” the Mass Appeal-premiered single with verses from Los Angeles’ Casey Veggies, Chicago’s Rockie Fresh, and D.C.’sFat Trel. Earlier, The FADER shared the video for “Fuck I Look Like,” which features Detroit rapper Kash Doll. Featuring additional appearances from Soulja Boy, Birdman, B.o.B, G. Herbo, Shy Glizzy, Young Dolph, Young Greatness, Doughboyz Cashout, Skeme, Sauce Walka, and Sosamann, as well as production from Zaytoven, Spiffy, RJ Lamont and Cassius Jay, Hood Rich 4 is currently available for pre-order. Philthy Rich will be in New York on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th for interviews. Pre-order Hood Rich 4: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hood-rich-4/id1157160910?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 official site | facebook | twitter | instagram | youtube | spotify |
