"Black Enuff" is a song by American rapper Redveil featuring fellow American rapper JPEGMafia. It was released as a single for Redveil's first extended play Playing w/ Fire on April 5, 2023. The song was solely produced by Redveil.[1] The song received positive reception from critics who praised the duo's chemistry.[2]
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| Single by Redveil and JPEGMafia | ||||
| from the EP Playing w/ Fire | ||||
| Released | April 5, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:35 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Redveil | |||
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Background
editJPEGMafia released the collaborative album Scaring the Hoes with American rapper Danny Brown on March 24, 2023. Scaring the Hoes had only one guest feature, Redveil.[1] The Fader called his verse the best on that album.[3] Continuing their collaborative efforts, Redveil announced "Black Enuff" on April 5 alongside Playing w/ Fire, before releasing the song later that day.[4]
Composition and themes
edit"Black Enuff" has been described as an energetic song. Redveil's production was praised by critics, who commented on his "funky" instrumental and use of 808 drums.[4]
The track features themes of black pride and empowerment. Redveil and JPEGMafia address critics who claim them to not be "black enough" due to their large white fanbases. The song's music video contains visuals of Pan-African flags, furthering this message.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (April 5, 2023). "redveil Announces New EP 'playing w/ fire', Teams With JPEGMAFIA On New Single "black enuff": Listen". Stereogum. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ Cole, Alexander (April 5, 2023). "redveil Continues His Winning Stream With JPEGMAFIA-Assisted Single "Black Enuff"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (April 5, 2023). "redveil and JPEGMAFIA team up on "black enuff"". The Fader. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c Galindo, Thomas (April 5, 2023). "Redveil Announces New EP, Releases Promotional Single with JPEGMAFIA". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.