G-Eazy ‘hosts’ on his new single “Rewind,” but it is rising pop artist Anthony Russo who steals the show on the incredibly catchy, swagger-laden chorus.

“Good vibes only / Can’t be held back for nothing, no ties on me / I’m tryna be as big as Pac, all eyes on me.” Yup, G-Eazy is as confident as ever on his new single, “Rewind,” featuring rising pop musician Anthony Russo. Notably, Russo toured with the rapper, hence why it’s unsurprising that a collaboration eventually materialized. A come-up indeed for the pop musician originally from Missouri.

“Rewind” is set in a minor-key, featuring sleek production work by HITMAKA and @Soundz.  The selection of synths and the ultra-rhythmic drum programming are huge selling points.  Perhaps a bigger selling point are the silky smooth, swagger-laden vocals by Anthony Russo. Additionally, Russo provides excellent ad-libs behind his core vocals, as well as accentuating G-Eazy’s rhymes. The hook that he sings is incredibly catchy.  Furthermore, he rocks the f-bomb.

“I can’t take you blowin’ up my line
Fuckin’ up my vibe every night
Look at this back and forth shit
We might have to rewind
We might have to rewind.”

In regards to G-Eazy, his flow sounds familiar. As always, it’s effective, even though he doesn’t necessarily bring anything new to the table we haven’t already heard over the course of three studio albums and an EP.  His bars encompass vibes, cockiness and confidence alike, sex, and fittingly, tying in ‘rewinding.’

Final Thoughts

Anthony Russo steals the show on “Rewind” – good for him! Hopefully, this gives him the breakout moment he’s been working towards these past couple of years.  As for G-Eazy, he continues to flex and why not? He’s had a successful career as of yet, and his star doesn’t seem to be fading. Enjoyable, inoffensive record – well unless you’re totally opposed to some profanity…

G-Eazy • Rewind (Ft. Anthony Russo) – Single • RCA • Release: 9.14.18

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