Artist Spotlight: Paypa

Paypa is a 25-year old emcee with roots from the southside of Chicago that caught our attention with a trio of videos showcasing his versatile skills on the mic. Above is the video for his new single "Never Be Broke" - his most complete song of the three as Paypa delivers some fresh verses amidst a singing, motivational, and addicting hook. The video shows off Paypa's colorful personality, most notably in a couple scenes where he is an office worker and a nerdy teacher. I simply can not get the song out of my head and the video adds some flair to a record that you may think has been done before based on the title alone.

Down below is another video for an original track called "I Believe". This video showcases more of the straight rap side of Paypa as he displays a little bit of an edge while flowing to a hard production that compliments his style quite well. The video itself is another well-done, yet simple concept. It was done in just one take as Paypa leads the cameraman on a journey from outside the streets and straight into the studio just in time for the third verse (talk about timing!). 

Lastly, after the jump, peep Paypa's "Over Freestyle" containing more solid bars that helps his version be just as enjoyable as the original and other quality remixes out already. The video for it contains some crispy visuals of Paypa atop a couple of the rooftops amongst the breathtaking architecture of Chicago - a must-see in itself. 

Overall, the presentation, attention to detail, and well-produced videos are all on point, which helps separate Paypa from the rest of the enormous pack of aspiring artists. In addition, he was just featured on the homepage of AOL Music and already has a few collaborations with the likes of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Baby Boy (Game, Lloyd), and Pooh Bear (Danity Kane, Dr. Dre) in the books. We envision some bright things ahead in Paypa's future so be sure to check him out and see what you think! Enjoy!

For more on Paypa visit: paypatime.com

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Paypa "I Believe"