Chris Rivers Tackles A Biggie Beat On "Gimme The Boost"

Chris Rivers hops on Biggie's "Gimme The Loot" for his latest joint.

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Chris Rivers' hasn't slacked one bit over the past few months. Since January, the son of Big Pun delivered a new track every week as part of his "Barz Day Wednesday" series. Thusfar, he hasn't missed a single week. Each offering he showcases his versatility as an artist. Whether it's unleashing a fury of bars like he did over Royce Da 5'9"'s "Caterpillar" or flexing a more melodic side on a Big Sean instrumental, his "Barz Day Wednesday" puts all his talents at the forefront. This week, he takes it back to the 90's with a freestyle over Biggie's "Gimme The Loot."

Chris Rivers is back with "Gimme The Boost," a remix of Biggie's classic, "Gimme The Loot." Rivers delivers nothing but bars on his latest effort and proves that he's one of the most overlooked emcees in the game. Anytime Rivers touches an old school type of beat, he showcases what he's capable of as a rapper. Peep his latest "Barz Day Wednesday" entry and keep your eyes peeled for next week's effort.

Quotable Lyrics
She said it's sad my n*gga
Gotta blast these triggers
Either be a garbage man
Or flip the bag for figures


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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.