EP: Erica Banks – Cocky On Purpose 2

he Dallas-Born Diva and Love & Hip-Hop Star Returns to Her Roots On Her Flex-Heavy New Project, Welcoming Guest Appearances From Toosii, Skilla Baby, BigXThaPlug, Big Boogie, and Ralo

Watch “Tell Me” ft. Ralo on Erica’s YouTube Channel

Critical Praise:

“Banks makes music for women to feel good about themselves, and encourages them to seek out money, power and respect.”– Grammy.com

“Banks’ quick-witted, versatile flow and bravado promises more turn-up anthems for the girls to twerk to.”– Billboard

“As she continues to level up as one of the most popular women in rap, Erica Banks is looking set to have another strong year.”– HotNewHipHop

The Project:

Wielding her thunderous delivery with equal parts power and finesse, Erica Banks is anything but demure. The South Dallas diva unapologetically flexes with Cocky On Purpose 2, her new project, out today.

Following up her fan favorite 2019 mixtape, Cocky On Purpose 2 is a mixture of brash bangers and romantic anthems. The new tape is home to “Extra” ft. Big Boogie, the sultry lead single, and more appearances by some of the hottest rappers in the game today. On “One Wish” is a twinkling duet with Skilla Baby, showcasing Erica’s sense of melody and steamy chemistry with the Detroit rapper. Erica recruits Toosii to bless “She Like Real Ones,” as the two rappers play footsie above appealing flecks of guitar. Always Texas to the core, Erica embraces her Lone Star sensibilities on “Big Risk,” going toe-to-toe with fellow Dallas native BigXThaPlug on a soul-sampling slapper .

Though she is a game collaborator, Erica stacked Cocky On Purpose 2 with plenty of standout solo tracks. “He Said (Body On Me)” is a sexually frank throwback to the crunk era, as Erica uses clipped cadences and appealing auto-tune to describe a close club encounter. Single “H*e Please” transforms The Game’s “How We Do” into a thumping deconstruction of her rivals. The tape ends with “Bad Bizness,” an icy uptempo anthem that takes cues from Jersey club.Cocky On Purpose 2 is available everywhere via Create Music Group.

Along with the new project, Erica shares the brand new video for “Tell Me,” a collaboration with the respected Atlanta street rapper Ralo. Over gently percolating 808s, Erica unwinds a laid-back flow and eases into gentle melodies, before Ralo provides his perspective with his signature high-pitched and high-energy style. In the video, Erica takes command of the world’s hottest chicken restaurant, where she leads a staff of baddies and romances her man.

Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Erica Banks’ artistic journey began at a young age. Her passion for music and her undeniable talent for crafting infectious hip-hop tracks soon caught the attention of both fans and industry insiders. She set the stage for her remarkable career with her viral hits. Erica Banks made waves with her distinctive style, characterized by clever lyrics, compelling beats, and an unapologetic attitude. Her music, including chart-toppers like “Buss It” (145M Spotify streams), has earned her legions of fans and millions of streams, firmly establishing her as a rising star in the hip-hop scene. Recently, Erica took her talents to the big screen, joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL). Her captivating presence and unfiltered personality have added a new dimension to the show, garnering even more fans who can’t get enough of her authenticity.

As Erica Banks continues to evolve as an artist and personality, she is well on her way to making an enduring impact on the entertainment industry. Stay tuned for much more.

Stream Cocky On Purpose 2: https://createmusic.fm/cockyonpurpose2

Watch “Tell Me” ft. Ralo: https://youtu.be/J_RmiGHxM2o

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