R2CKS UP! - Von ZI, Underdawgbuju, TMB

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Von ZI's most recent release, "R2CKS UP!" is a remix to his original track, Racks Up! with Buju. When I heard the original, I knew exactly what I had to do. I knew I needed to shoot the video, but the song had been out for a while and I decided we needed to shake things up a little. TMB was brought into the mix, and he delivered his verse in a matter of days, giving us one of the best verses of the year. His delivery and cadence were incredible. This elevated the track to a higher level, and we continued with the project as a result. Von's beat choice on this track is legendary; it's one of the best instrumental and beat combinations I've ever heard. Buju delivered an incredible verse with his distinct and powerful cadence. His punchy, aggressive delivery amplifies the power and sets the tone for the entire track. Von's hook was done perfectly, it's catchy and memorable. The moment before TMB's verse is one of my favorite parts of the song. The shittalking and back-and-forth between Von and Buju was a great way to end the original, but it was a perfect set up for TMB's verse on the remix. TMB's cadence and mixing style are among the most distinctive in the city. It's unmistakably his. Even so, his ad libs on this track really take things to the next level. His approach and mixing style are largely the result of months of experimentation. Personally, this is one of my favourite tracks of the year, and I'm excited to see these guys continue to thrive and push more music.