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“Tamale” Credit: Screenshot from YouTube

As the cold weather sets in and it officially begins to feel like fall in Pittsburgh, Benji., formerly Courtesy, is warming up the eardrums with his latest release, “Tamale.” The hip-hop artist, along with rapper Slim Tha DJ, produced the spicy track which dropped today.

Throughout four minutes and 15 seconds, Benji. takes listeners on a miniature tropical vacation. The bass bumps, especially if you’re wearing headphones, while the smooth background marimba adds a lush, whimsical element to the track.

Tamale” is upbeat, clean, and a reminder of Benji.’s 2017 single, “Mimosa” – a playful track with notable Latin influences.

YouTube video

“Tamale” is available now on all major streaming services.

YouTube video

City Paper Staff Writer with a Focus on Music