Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B delivers another hard-nosed, unapologetic banger with βUp,β her first single of 2021.
βIβIf itβs up, then itβs up, then itβs up, then itβs stuck, huh!β WOO! After a long wait, πGrammy-winning rap sensation π Cardi B is back with new music.Β After she shocked the world with π΅ βWAPβ back in 2020, she kicks off 2021 with the short but sweet π΅ βUpβ. For those who love them some Cardi, she definitely doesnβt disappoint.Β βUpβ is set in a minor key and features relatively simple but banging production courtesy of π DJ SwanQo, π Sean Island, and π Yung Dza. Itβs perfect fuel for the fire to say the least
On βUp,β we get an aggressive, energetic performance by Cardi β she never disappoints in this regard.Β She remains unapologetic AF, continuing to push the envelope being utterly risquΓ© β βIf I had a dick, youβd probably lick it like a lollipop.βΒ Weβd have it no other way, obviously. As to be expected, she delivers some truly colorful rhymes that raise eyebrows and at times, make you either (1) open your mouth with in complete and utter awe or (2) giggle (βHe nutted on my butt, I said, βIβm glad that you cameβ.β The hook (appearing at the top) is quite simple, but also catchy, infectious, and incredibly effective. Of course, the hook is part of the controversy surrounding βUpβ β plagiarism allegations.Β Thatβs a separate discussion, of course.
Final Thoughts πΒ
Ultimately Cardi B gives us another banger with βUp.βΒ Is it the greatest song youβll ever hear? No. Is it enjoyable? Yes, by all means.Β The world wonβt be changed but, many playlists will get a lift.
π Cardi B β’ π΅ βUpβ β’ π· Atlantic β’ π 2.5.21
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