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Ramirez returns with THA PLAYA$ MANUAL II, the long-awaited sequel to his cult classic that helped solidify his place as one of underground rap's most distinctive voices. Steeped in Southern-fried funk, Bay Area swagger, and Memphis-style menace, this new chapter finds Ramirez sharper, smoother, and more seasoned-delivering game like a streetwise sage with a gold grill grin.
Where the original Playa$ Manual was gritty and raw, THA PLAYA$ MANUAL II sounds like a player who's leveled up. The beats knock harder, the flows glide slicker, and the game is deeper. Ramirez weaves tales of betrayal, come-ups, late-night drives, and cold-hearted reality with the same charismatic cool that made him a standout in the $uicideboy$-adjacent G59 movement-but this time with a more refined, cinematic approach.
From trunk-rattling bangers to syrupy smooth cuts that soundtrack late-night escapades, THA PLAYA$ MANUAL II feels like a ride through Ramirez's world with tinted windows up and the bass on max. It's a record for the hustlers, the heartbreakers, the loners, and the legends in the making.
This is more than a sequel-it's a statement: the playa's still active, and the manual's been updated.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- San Francisco rapper, known for his unique sound blending '90s Bay Area and Memphis Hip-Hop influences, and often dubbed the chicano statesman of underground westside rap
- His music often explores themes of violence, self-medication, and nihilism, with a style that's both aggressive and melodic
- Co-founder of G*59 Record$ alongside the $uicideboy$
- THA PLAYA$ MANUAL II is the follow up release to one of his most acclaimed projects, THA PLAYA$ MANUAL (originally released in 2020), which has garnered 500,000,000 streams worldwide
- The album is the first release on his new label, Velvet Note Records
- Singles include "Chain Swangin," "True Playas," & "Shake Junt Hoes"
- THA PLAYA$ MANUAL II represents a more mature, developed sound that contains live instrumentation (drums, horns, guitars)
- Embarking on UK/EU Tour in support of the album, with support from Sxmpra - 10/2-10/20
- First time Ramirez physical has been widely available at retail |
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