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New collaboration with Conductor Williams sheds light on a cutthroat music business

Rome Streetz returns with a lavish production from hip-hop beatsmith, Conductor Williams, drawing inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest song.

The provocative (for music executives) new drop titled, Rule 4080 sheds light on an industry of manipulation and greed.

Rule 4080 Calls Out Industry Betrayal

The track reveals the complexities and trials of the music business for artists navigating contract disputes. Rome is relentless; digging in, he documents the fast life of A&R executives driving “luxury cars,” using delivery as a vehicle over creamy beats by Williams.

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A saloon style audio steers the narrative into a chaotic yet composed sound, as the rapper kicks rhymes effortlessly. Contrasting this, he laments the difficulties artists face retaining control over their work; augmented in the opening line “slave to the game, contract whip or chain.”

The Verdict

Revisiting Rome is always fascinating as he serves up complex narratives of lyrical fervour. Without demeaning anyone within the industry, he casually dismantles greed and the exile of empathy. “Too many hands in ya pocket,” is a line that will resonate with not just musicians, but anyone who achieves success.

How to Stream the New Track

You can listen to Rule 4080 on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.