Hip-Hop double-threat Vice Souletric showcases his effortless cool on laid-back new single, “Stayin’ Out The Way” with some help from Brooklyn wordsmith, Skyzoo.

In discussing the creation of the track for his new LP, 'Vice For President 2,' Vice said that he “wanted to present a really chill, lounge vibe so I hit up the coolest cat I know, Skyzoo.” Indeed, whether on his own or as a guest feature, Sky brings that a swagger all his own. And he puts it on full display with a slick-talkin’ first verse that perfectly complements Vice’s head-noddin’ instrumental.

The chilled-out vibe translates into more than just a solid addition to your weekend playlist, though. There are a number of tack-sharp bars on here, especially during Vice’s verse. In addition to nods to Tevin Campbell and Floetry, he dishes out a line any ‘80s and ‘90s sports fan is sure to memorize: “You really can’t hold a candle up against (Warren) Moon and Randall (Cunningham)/ And what you see me rockin’ and rollin’ gon’ make you scramble.”

Stay on the lookout for 'Vice For President 2: There’s No Tomorrow Til You Wake Up,' which drops Feb. 26 through Vice’s own United Grind imprint.

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Stayin' Out The Way (feat. Skyzoo)

“There is a lane for innovative, boom-bap hip-hop—and that’s what I’m about.”

Those are the words of rising rapper-producer Vice Souletric, whose new album, ‘Vice For President 2,’ proves that you can improve on a classic blueprint while making it your own.

The Lorain, Ohio native doesn’t waste a second on the record’s 11 tracks, which range from brief and powerful (“T.A.M.I.R.,” an ode to the horrific killing of young Tamir Rice by a police officer) to mellow and boastful (the Skyzoo-assisted “Stayin’ Out The Way”). And you’ll surely recognize that versatility on opening track “iRap,” a confident banger with thick, G-funk bass and a Dr. Dre-sampling hook via DJ NuEra.

Other standouts include lead single “Return Of The Black Man,” a fierce war cry featuring Talib Kweli, G. Huff, and Will Blaze, and the aptly titled “Respect The Legends” featuring King Magnetic. The latter is also the only track that Vice didn’t produce himself, as he landed the chance to spit over a 9th Wonder beat. The result is an ill dedication to Hip-Hop, which Vice drove home in speaking on the project.

“This album lets people know that I am serious and committed to contributing to the Hip-Hop culture through music,” he said. “I’m not going anywhere.”

While the remainder of the record is mostly a solo outing, don’t sleep on the features from Rapper Big Pooh and HiJinks’ appearance on the Native Tongues’esque “EIO.” The latter also shows up for “90s Sumthin,” a cut you’ll need on your warm-weather playlist this year. That goes for the entirety of ‘Vice For President 2,’ for that matter, as it’s a masterful demonstration of what it means to truly “do it yourself.”

‘Vice For President 2: There’s No Tomorrow Til You Wake Up’ is now available through all major digital retailers, via United Grind.

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