There’s something refreshing about pressing play on a rap record and realizing you actually need to listen to the lyrics.
That’s the experience G Rellz delivers with his latest release, “No Chill” featuring Shamel, a track that brings personality, wordplay and classic New York Hip Hop energy to the forefront. Accompanied by a new visual, the release introduces listeners to an MC who isn’t afraid to let the bars do the talking.
For G Rellz, “No Chill” is more than just a title. It captures the attitude of the record.
G Rellz Brings the Bars
In a Hip Hop landscape filled with quick releases and songs designed to grab attention within seconds, G Rellz takes a different approach.
He gives listeners something to unpack.
The Long Island native comes through with carefully constructed verses, clever lines and punchlines that reward those who actually pay attention. There’s an old school quality to that approach, but “No Chill” doesn’t feel stuck in the past.
Instead, G Rellz takes the fundamentals of lyric driven Hip Hop and puts his own personality behind them.
The result is a record that feels nostalgic without sounding like a copy of anything that came before it.
A New York Sound With Personality
G Rellz’s Long Island roots and Queens connection are an important part of his musical identity. His influences include legendary Queens artists such as Nas and Q Tip, whose impact can be heard in his appreciation for storytelling, individuality and lyricism.
Those influences provide context, but G Rellz is clearly focused on creating his own lane.
“No Chill” gives him room to showcase that individuality. His delivery has confidence, while the writing gives the song enough substance to make multiple listens worthwhile.
It’s the kind of record that makes you wonder what you missed the first time around.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what Hip Hop is supposed to do.
From “GEOLOGY” to “No Chill”
G Rellz’s current chapter comes after years of developing his craft.
Born Derryl Jones in Long Island, New York, the artist eventually created the name G Rellz by incorporating elements of his birth name with his own sense of greatness.
As the eldest of six siblings, his life experiences helped influence the perspective he brings to his music.
In 2006, G Rellz released his unofficial album “GEOLOGY,” a project that became an important moment in his development as an artist. It was around this period that he began to recognize music as something bigger than a hobby.
Now, years later, “No Chill” represents another step in that evolution.
The difference is experience.
The foundation is still Hip Hop.
The Visual Adds Another Layer
The “No Chill” music video gives the single another opportunity to connect with the audience.
While the song allows G Rellz to showcase his lyrical ability, the visual provides a different way to experience his personality and creative direction.
That combination of music and visuals also speaks to G Rellz’s broader creative interests. In addition to pursuing music, he has expressed an interest in screenwriting and acting, making the visual side of his artistry particularly intriguing.
For an artist interested in multiple forms of storytelling, a music video becomes more than simply something to accompany a single. It becomes another piece of the story.
Why Hip Hop Fans Should Press Play
If you’re a fan of rap that puts an emphasis on bars, punchlines and clever writing, “No Chill” deserves a listen.
This isn’t necessarily a record you throw on once and forget about.
It’s a record you can revisit.
You might catch a line you missed.
You might appreciate the setup behind a punchline.
You might hear the influence of the Hip Hop that helped shape G Rellz.
And you might simply appreciate an MC having fun with the craft.
That’s what makes “No Chill” stand out.
G Rellz isn’t trying to convince listeners that Hip Hop needs to return to another era. He’s showing that the fundamentals of great rap, lyrics, personality, creativity and originality, never really went anywhere.
With Shamel joining him on the track, “No Chill” adds another release to G Rellz’s growing catalog while introducing his latest chapter to listeners who appreciate authentic Hip Hop.
G Rellz is back, and apparently, he still has plenty to say.
Watch the official visual for “No Chill” featuring Shamel and stream the single on Apple Music and Spotify.
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