Super Drugs | An Artist Who Shows That Knowledge Is Key
Super Drugs is an artist who unveils bits and pieces of his life and implements it into his music. Lyrically, he leaves no stone unturned. Super Drugs goes in-depth about what he’s seen and heard, relaying it to those who can relate. Every so often, Drugs also drops gems about street life solely because he knows what’s happening. Since he’s outspoken, Drugs finds himself sharing a secret language with those who listen. Case in point, it’s safe to say that the “David Ruffin” emcee is woke and very knowledgeable. In an earshot, you’ll hear Drugs’ voice sour over bombastic 808’s and gritty/trap backdrops, demanding crowds to stay ten toes down. At the same token, Drugs uses witty, vivid, and memorable punchlines like “If you fuck with bricks/ I hope you are building for a rainy day,” which sees Drugs speaking to those pushing weight. “My mindset is different. I don’t condemn anyone being in the streets.” he says, “If you’re in the streets to feed your family, I can’t knock it down. I see both sides. But the flip side of that is knowing that there’s an endgame.” Generally speaking, Super Drugs makes relatable content that extends to the cerebral cortex. “I want my soul to like it, and then I present it to the people.”
Super Drug’s hometown is in Willingboro, a city that’s full of talent. His name derives from the movie Outside Providence. At the time, Drugs was incarcerated, and he was going under the name ‘Drugs.’ But eventually, others insisted he add ‘Super’ because of his song “Super Drugs.” For Drugs, hip-hop is everything. Ultimately it’s a lifestyle. Likewise, he firmly believes that lyrics should have content. The key to being a true emcee is confidence. Before he enters the studio, Super Drugs likes to write at home, hear the beat, and go wherever it takes him, “I think before going in with my bars.” He says. Out of all the songs he’s created, Drugs enjoyed recording the songs from his tape, War On Drugs. According to the rapper, he knocked out half of the tape in 1 session. His discography also includes SummerTime Madness, No Sleep, and “Passport,” to name a few. It just so happens that Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle are his biggest influences, “Hussle was one in life and death.”
For those who aspire to be musicians, Drugs leave some words of advice: Make music for yourself, invest, and keep shining. Moving forward, he’ll drop an album called December Baby, which will be a bit more personal than his previous work.
If you haven’t already, listen to Super Drugs below: