R-Mean Goes Beast Mode Over A Drake Beat On "5AM In The Valley"

R-Mean kicks bars over Drake's "5AM In Toronto."

BYAron A.Jan 22, 20183.4K Views

In 2017, R-Mean committed himself to releasing a new single every week as part of his "Mean Mondays" series. While 2017 closed out and fans were saddened by the fact we wouldn't receive new music from him on a weekly basis. After taking a week or two off at the top of the new year, he revives the series with a new entry every week. Today, he comes through with "5AM In The Valley."

R-Mean put a spin on his "Mean Monday" series for the new year, tackling popular beats suggested by his fans on social media. After tackling ScHoolboy Q's "Man Of The Year" last week, he delivers a new freeverse over Drake's "5AM In Toronto." R-Mean gets honest about the music industry and life in general on his latest effort. Through his wordplay and introspective lyrics, R-Mean bodies the beat. It's another solid entry to his catalog.

Quotable Lyrics
This industry the reason I got no real friends
This industry the reason I ain't been a real friend
This industry they befriend you based on your net worth
They'll show up at your funeral, just to network

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