Count It Up

Tink looks back on the grind on her motivational new R&B single, "Count It Up," produced by Jahlil Beats.

BYAngus Walker
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Tink is one of the most versatile young artists in the game right now. Upon seeing her name next to Jahlil Beats, a champion of hard-hitting street anthems, one might expect her to be on her drill game, as with March's "Circle the Block." However, "Count It Up," her latest single, is a reflection of her more introspective side, and the song is evidence of Tink's impressive skills as an R&B songwriter. She has a smooth, nimble singing flow that's obviously been shaped by her abilities as an emcee. Jahlil mixes an ambient melody with a slow but heavy blast of 808s, and Tink reflects on the grind she's been on for years, knowing that few will understand the sacrifices she's made to get here. 

"R&B to the mothafuckin' streets," she says before dropping the hook one last time. 

Quotable Lyrics

Long days, long nights, 30 days, 30 flights, count it up
I had to get up and get it, ain't had a break in a minute 
Too busy making a profit, bitches ain't even a topic 

 

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<b>Feature &amp; News Contributor</b> Brooklyn via Toronto writer and music enthusiast. Angus writes reviews, features, and lists for HNHH. While hip-hop is his muse, Angus also puts in work at an experimental dance label. In the evenings, he winds down to dub techno and Donna Summer.