The Ones: Rico Cartel’s “Erykah Badu (remix)”

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Rico Cartel
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Rico Cartel - “Erykah Badu (remix)”

Two years ago, Kodak Black released his remix of Erykah Badu’s “On and On,” and it became a Florida phenomenon. Following in his footsteps is Rico Cartel, a rising Orlando rapper, who has dropped his own version of the Baduizm single. Typically it’s easy to tell when you’re listening to a Florida rapper—the lingo, Southern drawl, and the way they carry themselves are so distinct—and Rico is no different. His raps are delivered in a menacing, yet youthful tone, similar to those of a teenage Kodak. “Bullets get the flyin’, niggas get the dyin’/People get the cryin’, cause niggas they be tryin’,” raps Rico. Even when he reflects on the bleakest moments, the bars sound relaxed on the Badu sample. At this point, every rising Florida rapper should take a swing at the neo-soul classic.


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