Top $ Raz – Golden (Produced by K.O.Beatz)

Top $ Raz pops up often in the NYC hip hop underground circuit, on stages, as a featured appearance on the songs of others and throughout the internet, most recently in support of his latest full-length project Spilled Milk. Here, the Far Rockaway grinder drops “Golden,” the first leak from his upcoming LP The New Flesh. We’re a little overdue on bringing him to our e-pages, but with “Golden,” at least it was worth the wait.

“Golden” is produced by K.O.Beatz, who has produced gems for several independent NYC-area artists including several we have covered on BirthplaceMag.com such as Homeboy Sandman (“Strange Planet”) and Premonition (several tracks on the build). “Golden’s” hypnotically twinkling keys fill the air with a close-your-eyes and nod-your-head ambiance perfect for the heartfelt, introspective lyrics that Top & Raz drops. Nicely matching the subtle changes in the orchestration, Top $ Raz  gives the listener an peek into Rasheem Johnson over a well-produced track that feels, despite it’s normal length, like it ends too early, enticing a rewind-and-come-again.

And again.

Top $ Raz’ The New Flesh is slated for a November 30th release. In the meantime, if you are not already familiar with Top $ Raz, we suggest you swing by www.topdollagotit.com to learn and listen more.

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Download/Listen: Top $ Raz – Golden (produced by K.O.Beatz)