GANGSTA

<p>Staten Island rapper CJ just dropped his newest single, &#8220;GANGSTA.&#8221; Moreover, the new track sees CJ in a more introspective, emotive, yet focused state of mind. While his last solo releases were <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/354379-cj-teams-up-with-el-alfa-for-latin-trap-inspired-track-r-plica-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">singles</a>, he kept quite busy with features and appearances during 2022.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="897" src="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1335876892.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-623374" srcset="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1335876892.jpg 1024w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1335876892.jpg?resize=300,263 300w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/GettyImages-1335876892.jpg?resize=768,673 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY &#8211; AUGUST 22: Rapper CJ performs onstage during Hot 97 Summer Jam 2021 at Met Life Stadium on August 22, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Thaddaeus McAdams/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Furthermore, the 26-year-old just inked a new deal with AWAL (SONY) and James Cruz&#8217;s Cruz Control. In fact, it marks his artistic independence since the success of his two-times platinum hit, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/331750-22gz-fires-more-shots-at-cj-you-aint-whoopty-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Whoopty.&#8221;</a> Moreover, CJ has a new album on the horizon this year, plus ambitions of Hollywood projects. </p>



<p>This new track is much more low-key than some of his most well-known output. While the drum pattern is recognizable, it also fits the song&#8217;s more mellow and understated instrumentation. Little distracts from the Staten Island rapper&#8217;s flows and lyrics other than some atmospheric synth pads. Even with a more skeletal set of elements, CJ&#8217;s perspective comes through to impress.</p>



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<p>Meanwhile, his features on albums like <a href="/profile/FrenchMontana" class="text-word" target="_blank" >French Montana</a> and <a href="/profile/DJDrama" class="text-word" target="_blank" >DJ Drama</a>&#8217;s <em><a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/617890-french-montana-dj-drama-drop-star-studded-coke-boys-6-album" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coke Boys 6: Money Heist Edition</a></em> heightened his profile. While the sound of New York drill defined much of his breakout material, it&#8217;s clear that he&#8217;s moving on to more dynamic approaches. On this song, CJ reflects on his hardened come-up before success and the details of said life that live in his mind. After a lot of hot singles and career maneuvering in the industry, it&#8217;s heartening to see <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/328127-cj-shares-his-lemon-pepper-freestyle-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a rising rapper</a> take direct control of his work like this.</p>



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<p>Still, what do you think of CJ&#8217;s newest single, &#8220;GANGSTA&#8221;? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and check out some notable lyrics below. Also, if you haven&#8217;t heard the song yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. As always, check back in with <em>HNHH</em> for the best new releases each week.</p>



<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Quotable Lyrics</span></strong></p>



<p>How you think it feel everyday you gotta keep it on you?<br>Waking motherf***ers up you&#8217;re tired of n***as sleeping on you<br>Tryna move onto the better things, move to where the weather change<br>I know a plug that sent her things how you expect me to stay the same?</p>



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