Tink Gets "Toxic" On New Single

Despite what the track title suggests, the Chicago artist delivered a beautiful soundscape.

BYGabriel Bras Nevares

Chicago rapper and singer Tink is back with a new song, the gorgeous and heart-ached "Toxic." Moreover, the track is an exploration of a past relationship that she now regrets, conveying a lot of resentment and betrayed hindsight. Also, this is her first release since Pillow Talk dropped in August of 2022. Furthermore, the album featured 2 Chainz, G Herbo, Muni Long, and many more. Still, this solo outing displays Tink's versatile talents, cutting lyricism, and measured sonic presentation. While you might know her for either her R&B or hip-hop escapades, you can't deny her skill in either lane.

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tink attends BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Filmmagic)

However, despite the track's title, this is actually a very smooth and gorgeously produced cut. Sure, it only lasts two minutes and change, but its short sweetness means she punched in a lot of passion quickly. From the opening string melody, complemented with bright and soothing glockenspiel, the track continues its mellow trajectory. Moreover, the 27-year-old's vocals soar prominently as the track's main draw. Even if the instrumental backdrop is undoubtedly wondrous, it's not enough to lessen the angst in Tink's vocals. Still, it's a compelling and dynamic mix of emotionally contrasting lyricism and instrumental prowess.

However, maybe you prefer a more even mix of the Chicago MC's rapping and singing. For example, maybe you find this beat a little too slow. In that case, we'd recommend standout tracks from Pillow Talk like "Oooh Triflin" with Fabulous. Regardless, what did you think of Tink's latest heart-ached but perseveringly beautiful new song, "Toxic"? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and check out the music video and notable lines down below. Also, if you haven't heard the track yet, you can find the ballad on your preferred streaming service. As always, stay locked into HNHH for the best new releases each week in R&B and beyond.

Quotable Lyrics
Tryna play on my energy, all these hoes envy me,
Can't show you what you meant to me, f**k s**t don't get to me,
I'm a real b***h, not industry, still waiting on a b***h to finish me,
I was f***ing on the enemy, I should've known

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.