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Deante Hitchcock & Guapdad 4000 Drop Off “Déjà Vu”

Though he’s still in the midst of breaking into the mainstream, Atlanta’s Deante Hitchcock has been quietly enjoying one hell of a year. In May, he dropped off his most recent album Better, which features guest appearances from J.I.D, Young Nudy, Miguel, and 6LACK. And he’s not finished either, having recently slid through with a brand new single “Déjà Vu,” featuring a guest appearance from Guapdad 4000. Both rappers are capable of switching up the style when the occasion calls for it, and the track immediately strikes a reflective melodic tone from the opening moments.

“Gettin’ us right but take a bit, it’s never the type to test the waters, we ended up in a situationship,” reflects Deante, speaking on a doomed relationship. “Fallin’ in love is bad for your health, cap / that shit a jugg, how can I be good for you baby, I’m bad for myself?” It’s a tried and true topic, but one that never fails to bring some much needed emotional depth to a rapper’s repertoire. Even the generally jovial and often amusing Guapdad knows to keep a straight face, closing things out with his heart fixed on his sleeve. Check it out for yourself below, and sound off — is Deante being slept on?

QUOTABLE LYRICS

Couldn’t cry if I wanted to,
I’m paralyzed but baby I know what I felt, if I don’t really know nothin’ else
Yeah, you know I want that old thing back
I know you want that old thing back
All the hoes, just see money around me, make me feel like that Goldlink track

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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”

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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”

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“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.

The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.

Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.

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