London rapper Slim Papi has released a new tune entitled “Rod Serling” in collaboration with producer Poison Zcora, known as the guitarist of Lunch Money Life and boss of London label Tiff Joint. A video has also been released alongside the new tune, which can be viewed down below.
With a driving beat that blends together influences ranging from funk to electronica and West Coast hip-hop, Slim Papi has once again woven together a smooth, smoky offering to the UK rap scene. The stylish music video features hazy footage shot around London, with a particular focus on scenes inside a church and a wine shop. The video was shot and edited by the talented London based video creator Honey JD.
Slim Papi’s unique flow and idiosyncratic lyrics are present all throughout the tune, with musings on food (a common theme in his music), characters from the adored HBO show The Sopranos and ‘80s sci-fi.
“Rod Serling” is the first single from Slim Papi’s upcoming E.P. Châteauneuf-du-Papi Vol. 2, which follows his first Châteauneuf-du-Papi instalment, which was released in February. The five track E.P. follows a common theme in its song titles; beloved and key figures in American cinema, including actors Harry Dean Stanton and Steve Buscemi, aforementioned screenwriter Rod Serling and revered director David Lynch.
The E.P. is available for both physical and digital pre-order via Bandcamp. The physical media in question is a 7” vinyl that includes an A7 art print of the cover art, designed by Johnny Brennan. Anyone eager to snap up a copy should get themselves over to Bandcamp as soon as possible, as there are only seventeen copies remaining of the originally pressed 100.
You can also check out Slim Papi’s delightful first instalment in the Châteauneuf-du-Papi series over on his Bandcamp page as well. All physical versions of the E.P. are now sold out, however you can still indulge in the London rapper’s suave flow and culinary themed rhymes in digital form, either via Bandcamp or other streaming services such as Spotify.
