Rae Sremmurd, with an assist of veteran Memphis rapper Juicy J, drop a sick banger with “Powerglide,” a promo single from their forthcoming album.

2018 has been a busy year for Rae Sremmurd.  The duo continues to collaborate, and/or release their own singles.  With Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi releasing their own individual singles, they drop “Powerglide” as a united front – or something like that.  They enlist Juicy J for the assist.

“Powerglide” is dark from the start, set in a minor key. The rhythmic string ostinato is a standout feature of the production.  Ultimately, the patch blends well with the hard, anchoring drums. Swae Lee flaunts his tenor pipes, particularly when employing falsetto, in all its glory. He handles the hook as well as the first two verses of the record.  The hook is catchy.

“What’s in ya mug? Toasted up, no I ain’t hostin’ / Kush all in my lap because these hoes don’t want to roll it / I was sliding in the Lamb’ with the powerglide (oh) / Slime green paint, peanut butter inside (oh) / She wanna f*ck, speak up / Comin’ out her clothes (oh) / I’m in wonderland when she comin’ down the pole (whoa) / And I don’t care if she take all of mine (oh) / Like it ain’t shit but a dollar sign.”

Slim Jxmmi arrives for the third verse of the record. He provides a great contrast to the pitched vocals of Swae, though both exhibit a certain degree of toughness. Juicy J is the hardest of them all, killing it on the fourth verse.  He’s absolutely filthy with his sex references and foul mouth.

Final Thoughts

While “Powerglide” runs long, all in all, it’s an enjoyable, well-conceived banger by Rae Sremmurd. Juicy J puts the cherry on top with his absolutely filthy rhymes. Still, Swae and Slim ‘do their thing.’

Rae Sremmurd • Powerglide (Ft. Juicy J) – Single • Interscope • Release: 3.2.18

Writers: A. Brown, J. Hovart, J. Rashid, J. Houston, K. Brown & M. Williams |

Producers: Jean Marie Hovart, Mally Mall & Mike WiLL Made-It

Photo Credit: Interscope