SKG, born Helecia Choyce, has been making waves in the music industry with her recent releases, and her latest remix of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is no exception. A staunch supporter of Lamar from the early days, SKG adds her own flavor to the West Coast rivalry between Lamar and Drake.
When Kendrick Lamar dropped “Not Like Us,” it quickly became a sensation, breaking Drake’s Spotify record for most streams in a day. Chart Data reported that the diss track, aimed squarely at Drake, amassed an unprecedented number of streams within 24 hours of its release, making it the most streamed hip-hop song on Spotify since its launch in 2008.
SKG’s remix takes Lamar’s fiery verses and infuses them with her unique style, adding a fresh perspective to the ongoing feud between the two rap titans. Hailing from the West Coast herself, SKG is no stranger to the scene that both Lamar and Drake have dominated for years. In fact, she sees Lamar’s influence as pivotal in revitalizing the West Coast hip-hop scene.
In a recent interview, SKG praised Lamar for “waking the city up” and inspiring a new generation of artists on the West Coast. With her remix of “Not Like Us,” SKG pays homage to Lamar’s impact while carving out her own space in the rap game.
Listeners eager to hear SKG’s take on “Not Like Us” can check out the remix via the link below.
As SKG continues to rise in the music industry, her reinterpretation of this iconic diss track is sure to turn heads and cement her status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of hip-hop.
