4batz has revealed his grandmother used to be Marvin Gaye’s bae. Speaking with Complex, 4batz states his granny dated the “What’s Going On?” legend, but left him because he cheated on her.
“My mama could sing, my pops could sing,” 4batz said. “My grandma could sing. It’s funny, my nanny actually dated Marvin Gaye. They were supposed to get married, but they said he cheated on her. So Marvin Gaye was supposed to be my grandpa.”
Last week, Dallas-born rising star 4batz has unleashed his highly anticipated debut mixtape, “U made me a st4r*”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Comprising “act i: stickerz ’99” and “act ii: date @ 8,” the mixtape presents a raw and introspective narrative, with 4batz at the helm of both writing and production.
Embedded within each track is a candid portrayal of 4batz’s personal journey, characterized by heartbreak and self-discovery. In an Apple Music Up Next Interview with Nedeska, he delved into the inspiration behind “act i: stickerz ’99,” revealing a poignant reflection on unrequited love. “I felt delusional over this girl,” he confessed, “but she didn’t want to be with me… I was stuck to someone who wasn’t stuck to me.”
“act ii: date @ 8” serves as a contemplative exploration of past relationships, with 4batz offering introspective insights into the chapters of his life. Reflecting on his musical roots, 4batz acknowledges the influence of 90s R&B from his mother and 70s classics from his grandmother, both shaping the emotive landscape of his mixtape.
For 4batz, “U made me a st4r*” transcends mere music; it’s a testament to his journey of self-expression and emotional catharsis. As he navigates the nuances of love, loss, and self-discovery, 4batz emerges as a compelling storyteller, seamlessly blending rap with soulful melodies and evocative narratives.
With “U made me a st4r*”, 4batz invites listeners on an intimate odyssey, inviting them to explore the depths of his emotions and experiences. As his star continues to rise, 4batz stands poised to make an indelible mark on the music landscape, one heartfelt lyric at a time.
4Batz first exploded onto the R&B scene late last year with viral sensations such as “act I: stickerz 99” and “act ii: date @ 8.” The crooner quickly picked up steam on platforms such as TikTok, with his chill soulful sound serving as the backing music to a wide array of viral videos. Despite only having a few songs available to the public, 4Batz managed to land a Drake feature and even inked a deal with Drake’s OVO label for 1 EP. After initially pushing back its initial April release date, 4Batz premiered u made me a st4r on May 3, amidst the ground-shattering Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef.
While u made me a st4r, released via 4Batz/gamma, may have been overshadowed by the brutal rap feud on its opening weekend, fans across the web still had plenty to say about the project. Perhaps as the dust settles on Kendrick and Drake’s intense back-and-forth, more fans will have an opportunity to relax with the laid-back smoker anthems present on 4Batz’s first-ever EP. Without any further preamble, let’s dive into the tracklist of u made me a st4r, and review the material therein.
Despite u made me a st4r serving as 4Batz’ debut EP, the rising star does little to capitalize on his hype at the top of the record. The project begins with a brief intro skit, which humorously doesn’t shy away from 4Batz’s reputation as a potential industry plant. Admittedly, it would be a difficult allegation for 4Batz to duck, considering he has an EP deal with OVO Sound and major endorsements from industry giants like Timbaland, Drake, and Kanye West. Still, this intro, complete with a chirping smoke detector, establishes that Batz isn’t afraid to face these criticisms, as he considers himself “one of the biggest artists in the world.”
The EP then transitions into “act I: stickerz 99” and “act ii: date @ 8” back to back. While these tracks obviously lend a lot of viral weight to the release, it’s hard to say that they add any new flavors to the mix. In fact, the massive viral attention garnered by these songs, especially “date @ 8,” subtracts a bit from the project, which really could have shined without these existing songs. These tracks were already great as singles, and didn’t need to take up any extra space on this release.
4Batz Shows Signs Of Growth
One of the major hazards of reaching massive success at a young age is learning as you go, and failing publicly while doing so. 4Batz is only 20 years old, so some of the major missteps on u made me a st4r can be excused by the steep learning curve offered to such a young budding artist. Tracks like “act iv: fckin u (18+)” and “act v: there goes another vase” are great examples of these blenders, with Batz taking on subject matter that requires a much lighter touch than he’s currently capable of offering.
“act iv: fckin u (18+)” is a painfully awkward sex ballad, complete with vulgar sexual lyrics that come off more as misguided male bravado than they do sensual and smooth. While the track’s thumping West Coast beat may have otherwise made it an excellent candidate for a late-night drive, it’s tough to imagine blasting something like this in your whip publicly. Ultimately, the song doesn’t quite bring enough to the table to be considered for a sensual playlist and ends too abruptly to leave a lasting impact.
“act v: there goes another vase” is probably 4Batz’ biggest dud on the entire EP. The track is, confusingly, a domestic violence anthem, which disturbingly aggrandizes toxic relationships that resort to physical abuse. On this song, Batz sings “You gon’ turn around and throw another vase/ You damn near hit me in my face/ But if I punch on you, then I’ma get a case.” These bars are delivered in a regretful tone which, candidly, makes it sound like Batz is longing for a guilt-free opportunity to beat up his partner after a nasty argument.
Despite hitting some major stutter steps along the way, 4Batz ends his EP strong, with two highly catchy back-to-back tracks. That is, as long as you don’t consider the abysmal “act iii: on god? (she like)” remix with Kanye West part of the regular tracklist. On “act vii: all we do is argue, argue” 4Batz dives into another toxic anthem that is a much better example of a failing relationship than “there goes another vase.” Without alluding to bizarre visions of domestic violence at any point, Batz outlines a relationship that suffers from cheating, disrespect, and heartache, that neither he nor his partner can seem to shake.
4Batz follows this up with another major highlight in “act viii: I hate to be alone.” The closing track is an instant favorite for fans, and seems to be the major standout on the project so far. Batz’ breathy vocal passages drown in waterfalls of reverb over a spacey beat, dragging the listener across a head-bobbing soundscape. Even if you’re not a fan of the rest of 4Batz’ music, this heartbreak anthem is worth catching before TikTok inevitably plays it to death.
4batz just dropped his u made me a st4r debut mixtape. But a lot of the conversation of the indsutry fell on Kendrick Lamar and Drake feuding. Drake had previously stamped 4batz and even brought him into the OVO family.
Many fans suggested the project got stepped on and suggested there was beef with 4Batz and the OVO camp. He hit X to say there is no issue.
“I ain’t got no problem with dat nigga, I got the number 1 mixtape in the WORLD and it’s not even a album,” 4Batz wrote.
Dallas-born rising star 4batz has unleashed his highly anticipated debut mixtape, “U made me a st4r*”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Comprising “act i: stickerz ’99” and “act ii: date @ 8,” the mixtape presents a raw and introspective narrative, with 4batz at the helm of both writing and production.
Embedded within each track is a candid portrayal of 4batz’s personal journey, characterized by heartbreak and self-discovery. In an Apple Music Up Next Interview with Nedeska, he delved into the inspiration behind “act i: stickerz ’99,” revealing a poignant reflection on unrequited love. “I felt delusional over this girl,” he confessed, “but she didn’t want to be with me… I was stuck to someone who wasn’t stuck to me.”
“act ii: date @ 8” serves as a contemplative exploration of past relationships, with 4batz offering introspective insights into the chapters of his life. Reflecting on his musical roots, 4batz acknowledges the influence of 90s R&B from his mother and 70s classics from his grandmother, both shaping the emotive landscape of his mixtape.
For 4batz, “U made me a st4r*” transcends mere music; it’s a testament to his journey of self-expression and emotional catharsis. As he navigates the nuances of love, loss, and self-discovery, 4batz emerges as a compelling storyteller, seamlessly blending rap with soulful melodies and evocative narratives.
With “U made me a st4r*”, 4batz invites listeners on an intimate odyssey, inviting them to explore the depths of his emotions and experiences. As his star continues to rise, 4batz stands poised to make an indelible mark on the music landscape, one heartfelt lyric at a time.
4Batz jokingly asked Kendrick Lamar to take a break from dissing Drake so that his debut project for OVO, U Made Me A St4r, could have some time in the spotlight. The new signee to the imprint made the request in a post on Twitter, Saturday. He wrote: “yo @kendricklamar I just dropped my tape my n***a can I get 24hrs at least [crying laughing emojis].” Shortly afterward, he deleted the tweet from the platform, prompting fans to theorize that Drake made the call. 4Batz dropped his new album on Friday, featuring a remix of his hit song, “Act II: Date @ 8,” which now includes a verse from Drake.
He isn’t the only one upset at Kendrick dropping. His fans have also been complaining on social media. “I know the spotlight is on Kendrick & Drake rn, but this 4batz album is surprisingly really good,” one user tweeted over the weekend. Another remarked: “Kendrick doing all this to stop 4batz from gaining traction.”
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Singer Trey Songz and Drake perform onstage during the Final Stop of ‘Aubrey & The three Amigos Tour’ at State Farm Arena on November 18, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Despite Lamar stealing some of the spotlight, Denzel Curry made sure to promote 4Batz’s new project. He also retweeted the rapper’s since-deleted post about Kendrick’s diss tracks. “4Batz Dropped Btw y’all should bump his tape,” Curry wrote on Twitter. Check out that post below.
Drake isn’t the only popular rapper to co-sign 4Batz in recent months. Back in January, Kanye West described the up-and-comer as one of his favorite artists. West ended up working on a remix of “Act III: On God? (She Like).” His song, ”act v: there goes another vase,” appeared on this week’s edition of HNHH’s “R&B Season” playlist. Be on the lookout for further updates on 4Batz on HotNewHipHop.
Dallas-born rising star 4batz has unleashed his highly anticipated debut mixtape, “U made me a st4r*”, now available on all major streaming platforms. Comprising “act i: stickerz ’99” and “act ii: date @ 8,” the mixtape presents a raw and introspective narrative, with 4batz at the helm of both writing and production.
Embedded within each track is a candid portrayal of 4batz’s personal journey, characterized by heartbreak and self-discovery. In an Apple Music Up Next Interview with Nedeska, he delved into the inspiration behind “act i: stickerz ’99,” revealing a poignant reflection on unrequited love. “I felt delusional over this girl,” he confessed, “but she didn’t want to be with me… I was stuck to someone who wasn’t stuck to me.”
“act ii: date @ 8” serves as a contemplative exploration of past relationships, with 4batz offering introspective insights into the chapters of his life. Reflecting on his musical roots, 4batz acknowledges the influence of 90s R&B from his mother and 70s classics from his grandmother, both shaping the emotive landscape of his mixtape.
For 4batz, “U made me a st4r*” transcends mere music; it’s a testament to his journey of self-expression and emotional catharsis. As he navigates the nuances of love, loss, and self-discovery, 4batz emerges as a compelling storyteller, seamlessly blending rap with soulful melodies and evocative narratives.
With “U made me a st4r*”, 4batz invites listeners on an intimate odyssey, inviting them to explore the depths of his emotions and experiences. As his star continues to rise, 4batz stands poised to make an indelible mark on the music landscape, one heartfelt lyric at a time.
4Batz, the mysterious newcomer who somehow secured a Drake feature before most people had ever even seen his face, is releasing his debut mixtape U Made Me A St4r this week after pushing it back early last month. It will be many fans’ first opportunity to learn about the semi-obscure character through the best avenue to do so: his music. So…
When Will 4Batz’s New Mixtape U Made Me A St4r Be On Apple Music?
With a release date of May 3, U Made Me A St4rshould be available on DSPs like Apple Music in just a few hours from this writing, at 9 PM Pacific time, or midnight, if you live on the east coast. Thanks to recent snafus involving fellow alleged Drake collaborator Bfp Da Packman and early cosigner Kanye West, we can never be 100 percent sure that an album is hitting streaming on schedule, but 4Batz has maintained a pretty professional rollout so far, so there’s no obvious reason to believe he’ll miss his release date.
In Uproxx’s February interview with the nascent star, he said, “I would like to be remembered as the biggest artist in the world and one of the most humble people in the world who gave back and inspired people, and who you know was talented.” We’ll get our first chance to find out just how talented he is on 5/3.
For the past few months, music fans have been fascinated and bewildered by the seemingly rapid rise of mysterious newcomer 4Batz, whose breakout song “Act II: Date @ 8” was blessed with a Drake remix despite his relative obscurity up until now. But this New Music Friday, May 3, fans will get an opportunity to learn more about him through his music as he releases his debut mixtape, U Made Me A St4r. So…
When Will 4Batz’s New Mixtape U Made Me A St4r Be On Spotify?
As always, it’s impossible to know for sure until the thing actually drops, but in all likelihood, it’ll be available to stream on DSPs like Apple and Spotify at midnight ET / 9 PM PT. While it’s always possible that there could be last-minute changes — just look at Bfb Da Packman’s anticipated Drake collab or Kanye West’s reputation for missing long-promised release dates as he does last-minute tweaks — but someone who can figure out how to get this far without anyone even knowing who he is probably runs a tighter ship.
Early this month, he pushed back the tape, promising it was “the best sh*t of my life,” so he clearly cares about his presentation and wouldn’t risk it by proving himself unreliable, but we’ll have to take his word for it on the overall quality of his lifetime of music. You can judge the quality of this tape, at least, at midnight on May 3.
Over the past few months, 4Batz has shown to be one of hip-hop’s promising new stars. With a promising hit on his hands, as well as a coveted Drake co-sign, the Dallas rapper and singer is carving a path to stardom. All of this considered, his debut mixtape U Made Me A St4r, which was expected to drop tomorrow (April 5), seems to be a promising project. However, 4Batz announced today that he will unfortunately be pushing the mixtape back a month.
Though this may be bad news for those who have been following the artist’s journey, 4Batz offers good reasoning for the delay.
“Been making some of the best shit of my life the last couple weeks,” said 4Batz in the caption of an Instagram post, “so ima push the mixtape to 5.3.24 so it can be perfect for yall.”
Though this may sound like a bit of a setback, 4Batz trusts that everything happens for a reason. In a recent interview for Uproxx, 4Batz told us that no matter what, he still envisions becoming the biggest artist in the world.
“I would like to be remembered as, the biggest artist in the world and one of the most humble people in the world who gave back and inspired people, and who you know was talented,” he said.
