B-Lovee’s ‘Uproxx Sessions’ Performance Of ‘IYKYK’ May Have Been Ice Cold But He’s With All The Smoke

Chief Keef, Lil Durk, and a few other Chicago natives may have birthed hip-hop’s latest subgenre, drill music, but that hasn’t stopped other regions across the globe from making it their own.

Lately, the biggest drill acts hail from the mecca of hip-hop, the Bronx, New York. As fans crown Ice Spice, the princess of the sound, in Kay Flock’s absence from the scene, his childhood friend B-Lovee has upheld the crown for the fellas. B-Lovee’s viral song, “IYKYK,” produced by ChrisSaves, has made him a fixture in New York’s thriving drill scene.

Sampling the hypnotic melody of Wayne Wonder’s “No Letting Go,” in contrast to the B-Lovee’s harsh lyrics, you don’t know whether to dance to the groove or look over your shoulder to ensure to coast is clear. The Bronx native may be cold as ice, but he makes it extremely clear that he’s with all the smoke should it come his way.

Watch B-Lovee’s UPROXX Sessions performance of “IYKYK” above.

UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.

B-Lovee Details The Value Of Hard Work, Talks Bronx Drill Origins & More In “On The Come Up”

Since gaining traction with early cuts like “No Hook Pt 2” and the Kay Flock-assisted “Shot Down”, Maryland-born and New York City-bred artist B-Lovee quickly became a poster child for Bronx’s bubbling sample drill scene.

The 21-year-old artist released his first song, “No Hook,” in April 2020. Then, in the span of just two years, B-Lovee landed collaborations with G Herbo, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Coi Leray, and Don Q. Touting a hyper-aggressive flow that’s coupled with a compelling command of New York vernacular, B-Lovee is one of the most consistent rising artists out.

B-Lovee on HotNewHipHop’s “On The Come Up.” (Cam Kirk, Collective Gallery)
B-Lovee on HotNewHipHop’s “On The Come Up.” (Cam Kirk, Collective Gallery)

As a result of his meteoric rise, he earned a spot on this season of HNHH’s On The Come Up. With at least one new song dropping practically every month and multiple EPs already under his belt, the rising artist is a firm believer in the importance of putting in the hard work even when it goes unnoticed.

“Never stop working. Stay patient. Stay down,” he tells HotNewHipHop on the latest episode of On The Come Up

Last year, B-Lovee inked a major-label deal with New York-based record label RECORDS and Columbia Records. Since then, he’s been on an absolute rampage, releasing a slew of grimy drill cuts and plenty of crossover-friendly tracks, as well — most notably the Mary J Blige-sampling “My Everything.”

During his On The Come Up feature, B-Lovee gives fans a rundown of his entry into rap, his musical inspirations, the rise of Bronx Drill, his dream collaboration, and much more. 

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