Revival Season – Slick Rick

Revival Season operates like they’ve cracked some secret code that makes everything sound effortlessly cool, which is probably the most infuriating talent a duo could possess. “Slick Rick” arrives as both homage and flex, proving that sometimes the best way to honor legends is by refusing to sound exactly like them.

Jonah Swilley and Brandon ‘Bez’ Evans have mastered making the complex seem simple. It’s the sonic equivalent of that friend who makes everything look easy while you’re still figuring out the basics.

The track emerged from what they describe as a fluid studio session—one of those magical moments where ideas align without much struggle. Their approach to honouring hip-hop storytelling legend Slick Rick avoids the obvious trap of imitation, instead channelling the spirit while maintaining their identity. It’s respectful without being reverential, which is harder to pull off than it sounds.