Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Re-emerges with New Tracks and Partnership with Jay-Z's ROC Nation
After a nearly seven-month hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert returned to the music scene this week, releasing two surprise tracks - "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant". The songs were dropped independently, despite his new affiliation with Jay-Z's music management and distribution company, ROC Nation.
The news of Uzi's signing with ROC Nation was announced in a press release, which stated that the deal allows the rapper to own the rights to his master recordings. Krystian Santini, president of ROC Nation Distribution, welcomed Uzi on board, saying, "UZI is a global icon and a dynamic force in the music industry... Our partnership is centered around empowering UZI to continue building their legacy, with full creative control and the resources to take their artistry to new heights."
"Chanel Boy" and "Relevant" are Lil Uzi's first new tracks in over a year. The songs showcase the artist's return to his experimental production style and playful lyrics, which often feature brand name drops. The music videos for both tracks have been released, with "Chanel Boy" featuring a car doing burnouts outside Franklin Music Hall, leaving tire marks that resemble the logo of the French luxury fashion brand mentioned in the song.
The rapper's latest album, "Eternal Atake 2", debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart last November. Since then, Uzi has been relatively quiet, only making appearances on other artists' tracks and releasing a brief 29-second song called "Uzi The Earthling! (TV Show Theme)".
Born Symere Bysil Woods, Lil Uzi Vert, 31, grew up in North Philly's Francisville neighborhood. His hit single "Just Wanna Rock", from the 2022 album "Pink Tape", became an anthem during the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl run and inspired players to show off their dance moves.
The new tracks are available on all music streaming platforms, with the official music videos available to watch below.
After a nearly seven-month hiatus, Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert returned to the music scene this week, releasing two surprise tracks - "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant". The songs were dropped independently, despite his new affiliation with Jay-Z's music management and distribution company, ROC Nation.
The news of Uzi's signing with ROC Nation was announced in a press release, which stated that the deal allows the rapper to own the rights to his master recordings. Krystian Santini, president of ROC Nation Distribution, welcomed Uzi on board, saying, "UZI is a global icon and a dynamic force in the music industry... Our partnership is centered around empowering UZI to continue building their legacy, with full creative control and the resources to take their artistry to new heights."
"Chanel Boy" and "Relevant" are Lil Uzi's first new tracks in over a year. The songs showcase the artist's return to his experimental production style and playful lyrics, which often feature brand name drops. The music videos for both tracks have been released, with "Chanel Boy" featuring a car doing burnouts outside Franklin Music Hall, leaving tire marks that resemble the logo of the French luxury fashion brand mentioned in the song.
The rapper's latest album, "Eternal Atake 2", debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart last November. Since then, Uzi has been relatively quiet, only making appearances on other artists' tracks and releasing a brief 29-second song called "Uzi The Earthling! (TV Show Theme)".
Born Symere Bysil Woods, Lil Uzi Vert, 31, grew up in North Philly's Francisville neighborhood. His hit single "Just Wanna Rock", from the 2022 album "Pink Tape", became an anthem during the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl run and inspired players to show off their dance moves.
The new tracks are available on all music streaming platforms, with the official music videos available to watch below.
i've been waiting 4 so long!! i love how he's backin up his own master recordings, that's amazing 
he's always been a game changer in hip hop, and now he's got the resources to take it to the next level 
"Chanel Boy" is fire 
he's still bringin that playful energy and brand name drops, i need more of that in my life 
uzi for president! 
. can't wait to see what else he has in store for us! 
omg uzi is back and better than ever!!! i'm literally shaking right now cuz lil uzi vert just dropped 2 new tracks like no one's business 
and those brand name drops tho 
and partnering up with roc nation is literally the best news ever 
anyway, "Eternal Atake 2" was already killing it last november but now uzi's back & better & more experimental than ever 
he's been MIA from the music scene for ages and i was starting to think he'd never drop another track lol. but now that he's back, it's like he's more experimental than ever and those "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant" tracks are FIRE 
anyway, i'm so glad he signed with ROC Nation too, that's a big deal for him. 31 is old for a rapper to be starting over but i guess you can never tell what's gonna happen in the music industry 
. The new tracks "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant" are giving me all the feels, from the catchy beats to the playful lyrics that always make me laugh 
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Like, Roc Nation is always trying to get behind upcoming artists but I guess Lil Uzi just needed some space 
And those new tracks though 
I'm loving the energy, it's like he's back and ready to take over 
. I mean, what about the music itself? Is it really that good? The production style is experimental, but sometimes that just means it's jumbled and hard to listen to 
. And Jay-Z's involvement with ROC Nation seems like a calculated move to boost Uzi's profile... not necessarily because he actually cares about his art 
, but let's talk about this partnership with Jay-Z's ROC Nation - what does it say about our music industry that a rapper needs a label to release new music? It feels like an endorsement of the business model, where artists are seen as commodities rather than creatives. And what about the master recordings deal - is that just a PR move to make Uzi look like a visionary entrepreneur or is there something more to it?
The re-emergence of Lil Uzi Vert is a fascinating phenomenon! His return to the music scene after a nearly seven-month hiatus is a testament to his enduring appeal and creative vision 
. The fact that he's released two surprise tracks, "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant", independently despite his new partnership with ROC Nation speaks volumes about his confidence in his artistry 
. Overall, I'm excited to see how this new chapter will unfold and how Uzi will continue to push boundaries with his sound 
can't wait to see what else uzi has in store for us 
uzi's been quiet for a bit, but this comeback is just what we needed 
. His return to music is a great reminder that even after a hiatus, the music world needs a fresh face