R.D.R.'s latest single, "Smokers Delight," lives up to its name with a hypnotic hip-hop song for midnight introspections and hazy settings. The record is marked by Bay Area rap soul, mixed with Gangsta Rap Bravado and boombap precision, to a style that is both old and new.
"Smokers Delight" sinks you into its rhythm, smooth basslines, snare snaps, and a groove so steady it feels both nonchalant and intentional. It's a rhythm section that feels so natural, you find yourself getting lost in the groove. His lyrics cut through the murk with clarity, blending humor and introspection with a touch of streetwise savvy. "Smokers Delight" is a carefree anthem for those who know how to appreciate the meditative properties of smoking, and also showcases R.D.R.'s biting, rhythmic delivery.
Beneath its unagitated surface lay an undercurrent of intent, a reflection that creativity and clarity often emerge from calm. This is a song for the road and for settling in, for thinkers and dreamers, and something to sink into if you find comfort in questions. On "Smokers Delight," R.D.R. continues to solidify his place in the conscious hip-hop genre, proving that real art is something that takes time, requires thought, and resonates long.