Drawing us in with dimensional hi-hats, atmospheric vocal synths, and cerebral ad libs, DA REAL3ST opens PUSH IT with a hypnotic flow, bringing to life an authentic grime energy, as he shares the words, “Used to push that pack all day, all day, on the frontline packs in my Pringle case, ain’t it funny how things can change…”
In essence, PUSH IT conveys a tale of rising from a hard past. DA REAL3ST shares how he grew up in a rough environment. He hustled and faced many losses. Others could not relate to his struggles. He learned from failure and kept pushing forward, hence the name of the track! Resilience and determination are clear throughout the lyrics. It is inspiring to its core.
We are impressed by his flow, his intelligent metaphors, cultural references, and the poetic prowess that he manifests. Of course, conflict and survival are central themes of the track. DA REAL3ST deals with rivals and danger on the daily. For him, violence and loyalty go hand in hand. There is a self-realized energy that transmutes as he shows us how reputation and respect matter.
Life on the streets requires smart choices and courage. The song also touches on ambition and relationships. DA REAL3ST reflects on his loved ones and his romantic interest with the line, “I’m real hood She want that real wood…”. Truly genius!
Speaking on the release, DA REAL3ST confesses, “PUSH IT is about hustle, pressure, and pushing past limits when nobody’s clapping yet – made for anyone on the edge of quitting to remind them they’re closer than they think. Every mark in the studio, every crack in the wall, is a reminder of the grind; this track isn’t just music, it’s me proving I’m built for this.”
We learn that the super dynamic track is produced by FOKOGOLOKO, recorded in a raw, no-frills London studio, designed to capture authentic grit and perseverance! Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added PUSH IT to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream DA REAL3ST‘s wider discography, including NO COMPLACENCY, and the entirety of his 2021 album, Love Or Rivalry.