
The song's accompanying music video follows Jack Harlow, the Louisville rapper, as he walks through a gloomy city, addressing his place in hip-hop and his plans for the future.
- Dec 31, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jack Harlow, the Louisville rapper, has responded to critics with the introspective "Tranquility", released on December 29, 2024. The song's accompanying music video follows Harlow as he walks through a gloomy city, addressing his place in hip-hop and his plans for the future.
Harlow challenges the expectations of the genre, asserting that he's "not looking for hip-hop credibility." He raps, "I ain't lookin' for no hip-hop credibility/ Give a f**k who feelin' me, I'm feelin' me." Harlow also reflects on his success, admitting that he's "lost a few M's on the festival" but remains determined to continue hosting the annual Gazebo Festival in Louisville.
The 26-year-old rapper addresses his critics, referencing his controversial cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love". He raps, "Y'all boys lame s**t killing me/ Need to be reintroduced to humility." Harlow also acknowledges his hiatus in the past year, stating, "I just left the old me's funeral/ I would turn the camera on and give you more of me like I used to do/ But somethin' 'bout it don't seem suitable."
Despite his absence, Harlow assures fans that his next project will be "exceptional." He expresses his dissatisfaction with his previous work, rapping, "I'm proud of what we done, but I'm tryna be better though/ 'Cause I don't think I've really made nothin' incredible." Harlow plans to continue evolving and pushing boundaries, stating, "I'm less of a people pleaser/ And more simplistic, soulful, less technical."
The video ends with Harlow reflecting on his career, admitting that he's still striving for greatness. He remains confident in his abilities, rapping, "I need a dime every dollar New Balance makes/ Ain't 'bout to let the world take my smile away." Jack Harlow's "Tranquility" marks a new chapter in his career, a testament to his self-assurance and unwavering determination to reach the pinnacle of his artistry.