Ever wondered what Coi Leray’s best collaborations are? Massachusetts-born femcee Coi Leray‘s come-up story is one of a kind. The American rapper’s rise to fame tale blasted off with determination to be heard by the masses. By pushing out music on SoundCloud to gain traction and grow a fanbase. With an upswing response from the masses, Coi went on to release an official single “Huddy”. A lead song to debut mixtape Everythingcoz around 2018. With standout singles such as I Get It, Big Mac, and Wanna Be A Freak. The rapper then signed under 1801 Records and Republic Records.
The boost from Republic allowed Coi Leray to flex her creativity and then emerged EC2 mixtape (2019), and Now Or Never mixtape (2020). Right at this time curiosity arose about the female rapper, and her growing fanbase dug up her personal life. To find out rapper and entrepreneur, Benzino, is Coi Leray’a father. Her blossoming career at only 25 years granted Coi opportunities to work with Nicki Minaj, Lil Durk, and Fivio Foreign.
Today we take a voyage into Coi Leray’s best collaborations in her career. In no particular order, here are the best picks.
Better Days Collaboration
Coi Leray tag-teams with “Trap Queen” hitmaker Fetty Wap for “Better Days”. The song was released in 2020 for the Now or Never EP. Produced by Wymtime Beatz & Nash B, Jacquees’ producer. The song navigates a tale about moving on from a toxic romantic partner. Coi starts off telling her side of the story about a “boy who don’t even love himself.” Claiming she’s better off being with a partner of that character.
She switches off gears towards the end of the verse rather than focusing on getting that bag up. Here she throws in connotations that link to “moving on to better things” anecdotal. Words like “Hop in the foreign, take off on a nigga, ain’t hittin’ the brakes.” And further adds, “Can’t let a nigga f*ck up the bank.” And it goes on. Fetty Wap’s approach on this beat embezzles Coi’s flow. Just before his verse kicks in, both rappers harmoniously sing the hook, which essentially ties the song together. The simplicity of the hook steals the show.
In an interview, Coi Leray explains how the collaboration came about. “Me and Fetty linked through management”. “Me and Fetty both from Jersey,” she says,” and like we ain’t never link up when it comes to the music.”
No More Parties (Remix)
Later in 2021, Coi Leray received her big break with No More Parties. The rapper wrote the mumble-rap song alongside her production team Maaly Raw and Okaykhan. Maaly Raw previously produced Lil Uzi Vert’s top songs from the Luv Is Rage 2 album in 2017. The beat selection style loots piano elements, fluttering repetitive claps, and a fine-drawn bass line. Coi easily blends with the production with smooth flows and alternates between rap and singing. Lil Durk featuring in the remix was at the time when he and Lil Baby were dropping back-to-back hits. Essentially, the remix boosted Coi Leray’s popularity. The song went on to appear on her debut Trendsetter album in 2022. No More Parties with Durk is one of her best collaborations yet.
Mountains
“We Go Up” rapper Fivio Foreign and Young M.A. join the Trendsetter album with song “Mountains”. A song that reviews the battles, and fights to get to the top. Coi sings the hook, ” I had to fight for this shit, they don’t get it.” She glides on further, “Yeah, I had to step in and play some positions.” Coi Leray’s vocals on Mountains are different in delivery, and inclines toward a euphoric feel.
Surprisingly, Fivio offers a subtle staunch delivery with his verse, making it a solid feature. He raps, “I come back and I take care her ribs.” And adds “I pour up a drink and she make me a dish.” Really leveled out. Young M.A. complements the two rappers by mirroring their flows. What I appreciate about this trio, is sticking to the theme. The rhyme schemes on each ending bar may be simple on the surface but actually clever.
Overthinking
Coi Leray flaunts her diverse skills by tapping an R&B princess for a Rap/R&B single. “Overthinking” produced by Jaasu & BNYX®. Jaasu is known for producing Rich The Kid and Famous Dex. On this beat, both producers capably blended the artists and merged their opposite styles. “Come Together” singer, H.E.R opted to rap on her verse, while Coi switches to singing. It is a dazzling contradiction. We don’t see too many Hip-Hop artists experimenting with sounds as Coi does on “Overthinking”. Only the Baby Tate’s on Ain’t No Love, Nicki Minaj on Love In The Way featuring Yung Bleu. Those are the best crossover Rap/R&B collaborations to ever be released.
Blick Blick
When Coi Leray teased a snippet of “Blick Blick,” many fans and listeners suggested she adds a female rapper. Names such as Nicki Minaj, Cardi, and Megan Thee Stallion were mentioned amongst many others. But when the rapper’s father, Benzino hinted at Nicki Minaj being the ultimate pick. “She got the song with Nicki Minaj that’s gonna be coming out that’s gonna be crazy,” said one of Clubhouse’s groups. Fans went wild on social media and demanded confirmation from Coi and Nicki.
The song was later released on March 2022 as the last promo single for the Trendsetter album. The hook was co-written by Randall Hammers, Asia Smith, and a beat production by Dr. Luke, Rocco Did It Again!, Ryan Ogren, and Mike Crook. Blick Blick peaked at number 37 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and remained on the charts for a long time. The colorful set-up in the video, Nicki & Coi’s matching pink bobs declared the visuals as one of the best in 2022. Alongside Nicki’s potent verse which was unofficially the best female rap verse of 2022.
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