New York City Emcee Ricky Maples Drops Off His Smooth New Single, “BIG MAPES”

There’s no doubt that over the years, New York City has lost some of it’s, “Mecca” lust to places like Southern California and Atlanta when it comes to Hip-Hop. Over the last 30 years, Hip-Hop has become worldwide and flipped its’ sound in a million different directions. Despite this, there’s just something special and nostalgic that takes over your brain when you hear a dusty, quintessential rap record that is buoyed by top tier lyricism. Hailing from New York himself, rising emcee Ricky Mapes breeds that exact kind of emotion when listening to his music, and he checks into our pages for the first time with his engaging new single, “BIG MAPES.”

Produced by Cuffedgod, the warm, laidback production does a brilliant job of complimenting Ricky’s charismatic rhymes. Utilizing an effortless yet commanding delivery, the New York City native pens an engaging tale of self reflection when it comes to his career, and life as a whole. Showcasing his abilities as a songwriter and lyricist simultaneously, he keeps the story relatable for the listener while also speaking in calculated terms and highlighted his vast vocabulary. Meshing all of these qualities together with Cuffedgod’s glowing production, the duo proves that their chemistry is worth exploring in further releases.

Take a listen to the single below and get familiar with Ricky Mapes.