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Roddy Ricch, “late at night”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]In the 10th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “late at night,” performed by Roddy Ricch.

Bring on the braggadocio, drip, sex, and kickassery, WOO! You’ve entered Rap BNGRZ 🔥 territory! On Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (bangers being the proper spelling), the premise is simple. Rap BNGRZ provides background info and commentary on cocky, confident, ferocious hip-hop/rap songs. The bangers can be brand-spanking-new or certified classics. In the 10th edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of 🎵 “late at night” performed by 🎙 Roddy Ricch.

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Roddy Ricch, LIVE LIFE FAST [📷: Atlantic]“She know that I been all in her walls like I paint / Told her at times I wanna give you trust, but I can’t” 🎨 🖌️. Hmm, that is interesting 🤔, 🎙 Roddy Ricch.  Also, the walls reference seems, um, sexual 🍆 💦.  It wouldn’t be far-fetched given the title of the song, 🎵 “late at night”, which sounds steamy. “Late at night” appears as the penultimate track from Ricch’s 2021 LP, 💿 LIVE LIFE FAST.  “Fifty racks, I’m ‘bout to break her off like a KitKat.” 💵 Woo – GIMME A BREAK!!!

fire sunglassesThis melodic rap record commences with a sweet, pitch shifted intro. It features slick production work courtesy of 🎛 GYLTTRYP and Mustard.  The production entails rhythmic drum programming and warm keys and synths.  Even though Roddy Ricch opts for a melodic rap performance, he still has plenty of bite, particularly in the first verse (“Every time that we fuck, I gotta run it back”).  He’s quite confident in the second verse, asserting, “I told shorty never get too comfortable / I like to feel like the pussy untouchable.” Day-um! Furthermore, he raps, “I like to see your body drippin’ Eliantte / I say I like the way I took ya on a wave / I had you screamin’ my name out.” #ORGASM.  Of course, it is the chorus that is the crowning achievement.  Here, Ricch remains honest about the sex (“I’ma make you cum over and over”) and the fact he’s the only one she should be with (“You better never make not time for these niggas”). When he rides, baby, Roddy gon’ ride, ride, ride with you! 🎵 “late at night” = RAP BANGER!

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🎙 Roddy Ricch • 💿 LIVE LIFE FAST 🏷 Atlantic • 🗓 2021

Roddy Ricch, “late at night”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 10 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Atlantic; cottonbro studio via Pexels]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.