Big O is back with a hard-hitting punchline on his newest release, “Fed Up (Remix)”, it’s a dirty, gritty, soul- and energy-filled collaboration bridging continents and emotions. Rapper Big O and producer Tranzformer, together, weave classic hip-hop sounds with an urgent, rebellious fervor that is genuinely connecting with the world at large.
Entirely crafted by Big O, “Fed Up (Remix)” is at once striking and personable. Its layers of instrumentation and head-nodding drums allude to a golden era of hip-hop. Fashawn comes in with his signature cutting lyrics and conviction that, once again, belie his youthful looks, with verses hot as they are controlled, from the Fresno State rap champion he’s on Rhymesayers. At the same time, G-Rocka enters upon his own distinctive tip, not just contributing a verse but also handling every second of mix/mastering for the song. Tranzformer’s melodic refrain that locks everything together and is equal parts touching and hopeful, staying in your head for long after the beat has run out.
This record is more like a double origin story, a creative dialogue between London and San Diego. Each Big O beat was made in London across the Atlantic, as were Transformer’s California coast-siphoned soundscapes. The result is a thrilling conversation between two cities, two souls, and one shared vision of resilience.
For “Fed Up (Remix)”, Big O maintains his own lane in global hip-hop, crossing all borders, but upping his authenticity. It’s not merely a remix, it’s a reminder that even in grief, there remains beauty and power and purpose in the beat.