Kari Faux Proves She Knows Her Worth On "ME FIRST" Single

The catchy new track is accompanied by a UNIIQU3 remix that will make the perfect addition to your workout playlist.

BYHayley Hynes
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2022 saw the arrival of some undoubtedly strong releases from female artists. It seems as though that trend will continue into 2023 – based on what we've heard so far, anyway. Obviously, Ice Spice's EP took streamers by storm this past weekend, but now we've got Chloe Bailey's debut album to look forward to, and a new single from Arkansas native Kari Faux.

On Tuesday (January 24), her "ME FIRST" track markedly landed on DSPs. It comes accompanied by a UNIIQU3 Jersey Club remix that's surely just what your workout playlist needs.

Rapper/singer Kari Faux poses at Afropunk Brooklyn at Commodore Barry Park on August 24, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Sperzel/Getty Images)

The catchy, upbeat song was produced by Phoelix, 2forwOyNE and Park Ave. The trio clearly nailed the confident, feel-good vibe that Faux was going for.

Speaking on her first single of the year, the Houston-based rhymer dished, "'ME FIRST' is an affirmation. It’s a reminder not to neglect your own needs in hopes of being liked or accepted. It’s really a self-love bop for the twerkers. Get into it!"

According to a press release, this is just a taste of the magic Faux plans to bring later in the year.

Her last full-length project, the deluxe cut of Lowkey Superstar, quickly became a favourite amongst fans. Across 12 titles, she worked with names like JID, Jazz Cartier, Baby Tate, Smino, and Deante' Hitchcock.

Stream Kari Faux's "ME FIRST" on Spotify or Apple Music below. Additionally, make sure to come back this Friday (January 27) to hear more amazing new releases from some of our favourite artists.

Quotable Lyrics:

You like the way its fitting in my Eckhaus Latta
Wanna put a baby in it cause I'm shape like a bottle
Always do the most, rev it up full throttle
I may be 5'6" but my face on model

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.