Chow Lee Gets Romantic on “Swag It!”
NYC’s notorious bachelor, Chow Lee, just dropped his final single of the year, “swag it!.”
Chow Lee has studied the playbook on how to become a rap star – appeal to the ladies first and let the men follow suit. Spearheading the “sexy drill” sub-genre in hip hop, which is a softer-edged take on the drill sound, incorporating compelling sonic qualities like asymmetrical drum patterns and chaotic idiosyncratic flows and infusing them with R&B sensibilities. “swag it!” finds Chow’s conscience bouncing between the object of his desires and the consequences that follow, disregarding the latter as though his primal impulses are beyond his control.
A mainstay in the New York rap scene, Chow Lee leveled up as a solo artist on Hours After The Club. The Long Island native slithers through 4:00 AM sneaky links and neon-lit post-game parties, capturing the energy of the never-ending nights. The multifaceted project shows off Chow’s R&B and rapping chops, just as much as his sample-driven club cut-ups, while still showing respect for the “sexy drill” sound he helped make a cultural phenomenon with his acclaimed album 2 SLIZZY 2 SEXY. Hours After The Club hosts two new collaborations with his frequent running mate Cash Cobain: the quintessential sexy drill anthem “on behalf of the association” and “full service,” a luxurious mix of drill, club, and cloud rap featuring Chow’s close friend Lonny Love
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Chow Lee knows the playbook to become a star rapper – appeal to the women first, and let the men follow suit. The Hempstead, New York rapper’s slizzy flow, raunchy lyricism, and knack for club-ready jams has turned him into one of the faces of Jersey Club’s Hip-Hop transformation. Teaming with producer/rapper Cash Cobain, the duo dropped their breakout project 2 Slizzy 2 Sexy, receiving widespread acclaim from Complex, New York Times, Pitchfork, The FADER, and more. Most notably, the smash hit “Vacant,” etched itself into history by being named as one of the 100 Best East Coast Hip-Hop Songs Of All Time by Rolling Stone. He also hopped on viral rapper JELEEL!’s Jersey club experiment “Confetti,” which the duo recently performed together live. While Chow has love for Cash, and all his friends, he’s his own artist first. With his latest album, Hours After The Club, Chow slithers through 4:00 A.M. sneaky links and neon-light-filled post-game parties, capturing the energy of the nights that never end. The multifaceted project shows off Chow’s R&B and rapping chops, just as much as his sample-driven club cut-ups, effectively showcasing the Long Island rapper’s versatility, while still showing respect for the sound he helped make a cultural phenomenon.