West London’s ascendant rap power Matry drops “Follow the Drip,” following up the electrifying single and visual from his upcoming album "XODUST", and it is nothing if not explosive. When the beat hits here, it does so with your head in its sights, a global trap smasher that’s an impenetrable wall of bass and thudding production, slick flows, and laser-focused lyrics.
Having already released Nothing Less this year, the sun-soaked hitsmith confidently takes centre stage on Matry, with each of his lines roller-coasting between guttural grit and slick style. The beat thumps, and he delivers a no-chill flow nonchalantly rapping with precision in the midst of rage, cutting through drums like a surgeon to ensure his wordplay cuts. It is not just how potent “Follow the Drip” sounds that’s impressive, but what Matry does with its punishment, she shapes a sound that is both fearsome and precise.
“Follow the Drip” is not just a declaration, it’s a pivot. On this track, Matry declares he’s not waiting for the mainstream to notice him, so he kicks down the door and pulls up a chair. It’s brash, it’s confident, and it's made for big stages, the sort of release set to shape the next generation of UK rap.
With the hype around "XODUST" only growing, this single is one that really sets the tone. And if this is just a taste of what’s to come, Matry could be one of the most exciting voices in the game right now.