Rich Amiri is the type of artist to feel War Ready above all else, but that doesn't mean that bravado comes without some intrusive thoughts and fears. On his new single "Paranoid," he takes advantage of a dramatic sample to deliver a showy but nonetheless immediate trap cut.
Instrumentally, frigid and faint synthesizers take up much of the background, whether they phase out in long notes or cycle through a longer melody. Some pianos also add some heft to the peppy trap drums, more atmospheric pads try to fill up empty space, and the vocal samples provide the main melody while creating contrast with the more artificial production elements.
On the mic, the "Count My Bandz" spitter employs a deep-voiced delivery to flaunt some hedonism, but acknowledges that he doesn't have the strongest grasp on it. The flows are very melodic overall, and Rich Amiri is able to switch up his riffing and melodic structure throughout.
It's not much to write home about lyrically, but the complex feelings of fear and ferocity show up well enough in the general songwriting and structure. The former XXL Freshman may not have the most bombastic presentation, but he lets himself shine on here.
We'll see if Rich Amiri comes through with more singles like these or more tried and true formulas like "KEEP IT COOL." Either way, there's still some hit potential here. With "Paranoid," it seems like we might be in for more straightforward and grand approach, which could yield compelling results.
Quotable Lyrics
Yeah, I don't want my ex, I don't want no b***h I had,
Ghetto boy, I love to flex, just went up a couple racks,
Broke up with a text, she like, "Damn, what's up with that?"
They should put me on thе Jets, went for six like running back
Starting now and continuing until he decides otherwise, Lil Baby plans to roll out a brand new track every Wednesday. The previous week, he came through with a smooth record titled "Try To Love," but today he switched things up by delivering something with more bite and intensity. His latest drop is called "Otha Boy," and it already feels like a song that could take off. When you compare this release to some of his recent work, Lil Baby sounds noticeably more self-assured. You can hear a renewed sense of confidence in his voice.
It almost brings back memories of the Lil Baby era that had crowds stunned during 2020 and 2021. For longtime listeners, that is an exciting shift, and it makes you wonder how he plans to keep this rhythm going as the weeks pass. Fans will definitely be watching closely to see whether he can maintain this spark through the rest of his weekly releases.
Release Date: November 12, 2025
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: The Leak$
Speak on me for screamin', bro, but why the fuck am I important?
You don't even know them n****s you with, you gettin' extorted
You know this shit deadly for a fact, you picked your poison, oh
Fuck it, let’s get to it, ain't no secret shit, I ain't cordial no more
