Chad Hugo, formerly of the Virginia-bred super-producer team The Neptunes, has struck out with a brand new single, “Jumpupw!nya.” The song features guest verses from Philly MC Tierra Whack and Brooklyn/Virginia rapper Leikeli47. Stream it below.
New Music Alert
According to a press release, the track marks Chad Hugo’s first major solo release in years and “signals the beginning of a new creative era.” Sonically, Hugo hasn’t lost a step, as “Jumpupw!nya” is as thrumming and chaotic as it is genuinely beautiful in some areas. The production takes different forms throughout the song, soaring and halting unexpectedly, with Leikeli47 attacking the beat first: “Gangsters and the bourgeois, I make ’em all dance/ Hypnotize minds, got ’em all in a trance.”
“For those that don’t know, I’m from Brooklyn by way of Virginia,” Leikeli47 said in a press release. “So when Chad called, I leapt at the opportunity to collaborate. Love to the amazing Tierra Whack. I’m just happy to play my part.”
Collaboration and Creativity
Together, the MCs ring the school bell for a playful pair of verses over Hugo’s vibrant production. Tierra Whack’s contribution is just as charismatic as Leikeli47’s, and it’s expectedly animated: “I just might Crash, Bandicoot/ I can move some bags and they full of loot.”
The song scratches a satisfying, marketable itch, and plays like it would be the perfect soundtrack for sports bumpers.
Music Video Release
Watch the entertaining accompanying music video below, which explores the bizarre.
In conclusion, Chad Hugo’s new single “Jumpupw!nya” is a thrilling collaboration with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47, showcasing Hugo’s signature production style and the MCs’ energetic verses. The song and its accompanying music video are sure to generate buzz in the music industry, and fans of The Neptunes and hip-hop alike won’t want to miss out on this exciting new release.
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