Layering grandiose production, playful lyrics and a commanding hook, the remix to Philthy Rich’s “Broke Boy” demands attention. The record finds the Oakland rapper celebrating his authenticity, joined by Atlanta-bred rapper Ca$h Out, Detroit’s Kash Doll, New York City’s Troy Ave, and Chicago’s 600Breezy.
Philthy Rich says matter-of-factly, “We’re from different parts of the country but we share the same disdain for ‘Broke Boys.'” All four artists are assertive, yet relaxed, as they taunt their adversaries over metallic keys courtesy of KCDaBeatMonster.
“Broke Boy (Remix)” is the second single from Philthy Rich’s upcoming “Hood Rich 4” mixtape, which will be his third full-length release of 2016. The project is slated to be released sometime in August and features guest appearances by G-Herbo, Shy Glizzy and Soulja Boy with production from the likes of Zaytoven and Shawty Fresh.
Explaining what a “Broke Boy” is, Philthy Rich iterates, “A ‘Broke Boy’ isn’t someone who is simply poor. I wouldn’t make light of someone in that situation – I’ve been shit broke myself – I couldn’t by a $5 white tee when I got out of jail. A ‘Broke Boy’ is someone who is perpetrating to be financially stable for their friends or a female when they’re really not. I get a lot of people using my photos or my likeness and scamming people out of their money. Like random people posting photos of my jewelry saying that they made it and will take money to make chains for whoever. That’s some broke boy shit. It’s cool if you don’t have a lot of money and I’m not against the hustle but don’t manipulate me and use me in a deceitful way to come up.”
