New Orleans, Louisiana artist La Reezy releases new hip-hop/rap song and music video titled “Melanate It.” Please check it out above and drop a comment to let us know what you think about it.
Stream/Download:
All Platforms: symphony.to/la-reezy/melanateitlareezy
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/melanate-it/1890882068
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6SrgpLmms2vKh3IOHyGuOM
New Orleans firebrand La Reezy never raps from a safe distance. Today, the young scribe delivers with “Melanate It,” his new single, which sets the tone for a larger body of work due later this year. As he glides over bluesy piano chords, Reezy showcases the full range of his artistic voice while encouraging listeners to love the skin they’re in.
Brimming with his signature charisma and wit, Reezy’s latest entry is shaped by a strong sense of identity. His work reflects a commitment to honesty and individuality, delivering yet another jazzy number that finds the leader of UTH (Utilize Time Here) leading by example: “I’m proud as shit if you asking/The blackest/I feel strong in my skin, I love my accent.”
La Reezy drives home the message of “Melanate It” with a lively visual directed by himself, and Chris Landry. In the video, he blends visionary lyricism and cultural reverence into a tangible experience that resonates with people who see themselves reflected in it.
La Reezy makes living music that effortlessly moves through shared spaces. “Melanate It” doesn’t just invite listeners into his world – it gives them permission to rediscover their own freedom. It also highlights the importance he places on culture. The song recontextualizes Reezy’s ethos, revealing a new level of focus, urgency, and clarity.
After a breakout 2025 anchored by La Reezy receiving the “Next Up” Award from The Hip Hop Museum, the fresh-faced artist continues to solidify his status as one of rap’s most promising prospects. He consummated his rise even further after being selected for the 2026 On The Radar Cypher Class, standing tall alongside TDE’s Ray Vaughn, Ben Reilly, Chris Patrick, and more who were also a part of the cypher. Now, La Reezy is at the precipice of a major breakthrough.
Stream “Melanate It” above and stay tuned for more.
Follow La Reezy:
Instagram: @lareezymusic
TikTok: @itslareezy
Artist Biography:
La Reezy is a New Orleans–born artist, producer, and visionary redefining independence in hip-hop. Fully self-produced, his music delivers sharp lyricism and a clear message centered on purpose, growth, and self-discipline—building a world that reflects intention at every level. As the leader of UTH (Utilize Time Here), Reezy represents a mindset of urgency and elevation—where every moment is an opportunity to evolve, create, and execute. It’s not just a phrase, it’s a way of living. Backed by co-signs from Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, J. Cole, Nas, Jon Batiste, and more, he is emerging as a defining voice in the next era of hip-hop.
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