Paul Wall claimed the moniker “The People’s Champ” in the early 2000s. It became widely known on the hit song “Still Tippin’.”

Paul Wall and DJ.Fresh make something new for the slabs in the south with new song "Riding With The Top Down." The track marks the latest preview of their upcoming collaborative album, The Tonite Show, and delivers a smooth, Houston-inspired ride rooted in nostalgia and regional pride.

Over a relaxed, bass-heavy production, Paul Wall returns to form with a breezy performance that celebrates the simplicity of cruising through Texas streets. His verses mix reflections on perseverance and success with playful nods to Houston car culture. With the hook, “Ridin’ with my top diine,” Wall taps into a timeless Southern motif, blending charisma with lyrical clarity.

DJ.Fresh’s production builds on that foundation. Subtle piano flourishes and slow-rolling drums give the track a soulful backbone, recalling Houston’s chopped-and-screwed legacy without falling into pastiche. The mix strikes a careful balance between vintage warmth and contemporary crispness, ensuring the sound feels both classic and current.

“Riding With the Top Down” showcases both artists in their element—Wall embracing his roots with style and swagger, Fresh guiding the atmosphere with restraint and polish. Together, they deliver a sound that is distinctly regional yet accessible on a national scale.

As momentum builds for The Tonite Show, this single signals a promising chapter for two veterans who understand the enduring power of a good ride-out anthem.

“Riding With The Top Down” - Paul Wall & DJ.Fresh

Quotable Lyrics 

Everything top of the line, I put the work in

If its slab talk, you came too the right person

Floor mats perisan, I'm about to take you on an excursion

I come around that corner like 'Lord have mercy'

Never skip a step to the top -- all legit

Well coordinate how the car match my fit

Young Buck lived through the peak of G Unit’s many high profile clashes with other rap crews, including the long running tension with Fat Joe’s Terror Squad. Joe recently stirred things up again by claiming that he and his team once jumped Buck. In response, Buck fired back with a diss record titled “Cappuccino,” aimed at the Joe and Jada podcast host. Rapping over G Herbo’s “Went Legit” instrumental, the Tennessee rapper flatly rejects the story Joe has been telling, boasts about where his career still stands, tells Joe to step away from podcasting, and hints that there is much more to the situation than what has been shared publicly. It also feels like Buck is holding back certain details for another moment. A feud like this might not be something people expected to resurface so close to 2026, but it is still intriguing to hear a relatively straightforward disagreement unfold through music.

Release Date: December 20, 2025

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Cappuccino

Told the story, but you just had to go and twist it, thought I would miss it,
You threw a bottle water and didn't think that I would risk it,
I ought to take it there but I'm not gon' act like this scriptеd,
Just here to tell thе truth so the fans can't get conflicted,
No hands was put on nobody even though I attempted,
I don't know if this is you, Fat Joe, or the Ozempic

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