New Music: Nio Tha Gift: "Neva Change"

In the words of Coolhand Luke, Richmond is winning. Exhibit A: Nio Tha Gift. His debut album received classic ratings, his mixtape is an album, and he's gearing up to release his Super Hero EP. Whether hosting Rhyme & Reason (a hip-hop concert he put together along with the lovely Socially Flyy) putting in endless hours in the studio, or ripping stages with a live band backing him, Nio Tha Gift is doing all he can to make sure the world witnesses his talent.

"Neva Change" is a soul-sampled track peppered with glimpses into the life and style of the rising MC. Yes, there are references to glitz, but he spits "Yeah, I'm in the buildin, but I'd rather own it," and you know it's not all for show. And if anyone thought this was a game, he warns:

"I came all the way from nothin'/
Boy I done been through somethin'/
So you p*ssies don't don't push me/I'm like a f*ckig red button."

DL: "Neva Change" by Nio Tha Gift