The Bay Area has always been known within the hip-hop world for its dynamic hyphy music and seemingly-endless dictionary of slang. But there's something to be said for the right laid back groove, the type that rides effortlessly and provides a platform for the right MC to sit perfectly in the pocket of the beat.
That's the vibe on "Waiting For You," the new single by rising Bay Area artist Rexx Life Raj that features a guest turn from rising Atlanta rapper Russ, which Billboard premieres below.
Produced by Ian McKee and Kyle Betty, the beat allows Raj to float over top with a silky blend of singing and rapping that shifts seamlessly from the melody-raps of each verse and the head-nodding hook, before Russ comes in to deliver a dexterous second verse.