A sought-after songwriter, Compton native Prince Charlez has made a name for himself penning music for a host of A-list superstars ranging from Kendrick Lamar to T.I. Recent cuts include Rihanna’s “Needed Me,” Beyoncé’s “Ring Off,” Jessica Mauboy’s “Beautiful,” Usher’s “More,” and many others. Signing to Republic Records in 2016, he introduces his own brand of hypnotic trap infused soul rife with impressive wordplay and unpredictable production.
Now, he releases his debut mixtape titled Black and Gold, produced by Drumma Boy in Atlanta. The focus track “Bitty” builds from sharp bars into a syncopated and scorching refrain that’s impossible to shake. It’s as fiery as it is fascinating.
Prince states, “The 808s on ‘Bitty’ could save my life if I ever needed a reason to live, which is one of the main reasons why I recorded the record. It felt like something I would hear blasting in the trunk of a lowrider cruising down Compton Blvd., or somewhere down south on a Saturday night. As soon as the 808s jumped into my chest, all I could here was ‘Bitty, Bitty, Bitty, BITTY.’ It was catchy, simple, and fun.”
