Rapidly rising in the Detroit scene and beyond, DaeMoney has unlimited potential for rap stardom. Armed with co-signs from the likes of Babyface Ray, Veeze, and LUCKI, the World Tour Mafia rapper shares The Godson, his second project of the year. Following up the candy-colored Rockstar Lifestyle 2 mixtape, DaeMoney returns to his mafioso roots with The Godson, bringing street lessons and pop culture punchlines in equal measure.
Across the 15-track project, DaeMoney layers his signature mix of hard-hitting Michigan drums and opulent synths and infuses each track with an experimental array of sonics ranging from laid-back 90’s Californian rap throwbacks, dark and distorted keys, and sentimental acoustics. He sets the tone for the project with title track and opener “THE GODSON,” reminding listeners he always knew he’d make it to the top over stripped-down guitar strums: “I tell these n****s in 2022 that the boy comin’ / Everything I walk, I talk, I do, this sh*t be boss numbers.” Dae takes the energy up a level on “SPONGEBOB & PATRICK,” showing off his talent for wordplay over speaker-bursting Michigan drums. He also teams up with fellow Detroit native Peezy on “ALL MY SONS,” a boastful Midwest banger: “Might drown if you ain’t surfin’, don’t get caught up in the wave / She might faint, she see the game, better tell your h*e behave,” raps Peezy.
As the project comes to a close, the World Tour Mafia rapper likes himself to a rockstar on “KURT COBAIN,” spitting about his big-spender habits: “I ain’t no rapper I’m a great, that’s my occupation / I can show you how to win if you pay attention / I’m in Vegas at the Wynn, 20k in 50s.” By the project’s end, DaeMoney firmly asserts his status as Detroit’s chosen one on the fast-paced “SUPERSTAR.” The new tape is also home to recent singles “SNOTBALL,” featuring BabyTron, “F*CK SLAE” and “King of the Hill.” With additional features from Peezy, and GRS Rally, The Godson is available everywhere via EMPIRE.
Earlier this week, DaeMoney shared the video for “VICE CITY,” a project highlight that finds the young rapper taking a step back to reflect on the road to success. In the video, Dae delivers slick Detroit bars that collide with the pulse of a smooth Miami nights beat, bringing a groovy early 90s vibe to life while he cruises around the city in a luxury car.
The Godson follows-up Rockstar Lifestyle 2, a mixtape released earlier this year which earned positive notices from The FADER. In contrast to the darker hued Slae Season tapes, Rockstar Lifestyle 2 is more celebratory and aspirational, with brighter beats and a wider complement of guests. LUCKI, Veeze, and Babyface Ray return for guest spots (the latter on local hit “Earned It“), while Dae also welcomes Karrahbooo and BabyTron for fun-loving team-ups.
With The Godson out now, DaeMoney stakes his claim, anointing himself as a kingpin of Detroit’s new generation.
He keeps the momentum high from recent mixtape The Godson with the “GAME WINNING SPEECH” video. A highlight track from the project, “GAME WINNING SPEECH” finds Dae looking back on his rise to success, likening himself to the come-up stories of sports greats.
Stay tuned for much more.
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