No one likes to be underestimated, and 8BALLIN’ isn’t about to be with the release of their upcoming single ‘Slide.’ The track is set to remind fans, casual listeners, and all the doubters that 8BALLIN’ never left and has no plans on disappearing anytime soon.
A Message of Success
‘Slide’ is a clap back on people who believe 8BALLIN’ is a one-hit wonder and their place in the OPM scene is dispensable. More than that, the track highlights the rap group’s success in their two years in the music industry.
“The lyrics feature achievements and success of the group’s music career, when they all started making music just for fun and how they turn that into a living and as a source of income.”
Through the years and months since their career started, 8BALLIN’ has consistently set the bar high for themselves with each single and music they release. And with the drop of ‘Slide,’ they also want to remind fans that they didn’t lose touch with their musical inspiration.
However, with fame and success comes people who will try to tear you down, and 8BALLIN’ had a fair share of people who doubted them throughout their journey.
“We were really in it just steadily grinding, writing, learning new ways to improve our group and the tracks we create. We were motivated because it seemed that some people had bad things to say about us. It’s our responsibility to prove everyone wrong.”
On Writing and Producing ‘Slide’
When 8BALLIN’ first started working on ‘Slide,’ they instantly knew it would be a special track for their group. They had no challenges in producing and writing it besides trying to bring out the best of each member in their verses.
“The creative process for this one was honestly the same as our old tracks. R!S would put up a hook, and we would chip in our verses and see if it could form one cohesive track.”
They explained how producing and writing their music would every time become a complex puzzle with each member holding one piece. They all work with each other to put it all together to complete the puzzle and, in this case, to create music.
The puzzle they solved with ‘Slide’ became a perfect track for parties and clubs.
“We all took our time, shared ideas, and formed it into one singular concept, which is what we have made… zp3nd and SIX use trap beats with other percussion and drum materials filled within.”
8BALLIN’ is immensely grateful for the fans who continuously stand by them and always anticipate new music from them. As people who constantly strive to improve their craft, the group also appreciates feedback and opinion from fans regarding their music.
Overall, 8BALLIN’ is eager and always excited to release music for their fans because it allows them to let fans into their thoughts and personalities.
“As artists, it feels great when your music will be heard again by the public. It is fun to have another track [for fans] to vibe on.”