Queen Naija & Ari Lennox's Sultry "Set Him Up" Has Arrived

The ladies trade lines about conspiring to catch a cheating man.

BYErika Marie
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Songbird Queen Naija is keeping the spotlight on her Misunderstood album by sharing Misunderstood...Still, and she stirs things up with her new collaboration with Ari Lennox, "Set Him Up." The sultry single sonically comes across as a sexy tale but if you pay close attention, the ladies are trading information. Apparently, they're dealing with the same man so they're conspiring to "Set Him Up" to catch him in the act.

News of this single caused controversy after a few of Ari Lennox's fans took issue with Queen Naija's alleged colorism takes years ago in a viral YouTube video. Queen has long since apologized for her remarks but with each new release, the scandal rears its ugly head. Regardless, Queen and Ari's vocals beautifully complement each other. Stream "Set Him Up" and let us know your thoughts.

Quotable Lyrics

He grabbed me by my waist, threw my panties on the floor
He ate it like a cake then we broke the headboard
Love the way he smell when he wear that Tom Ford
Hit it so good, had me beggin' for some more


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.