Zedikaya – Last Man [Single + Video]

“Last Man” by Zedikaya hits like one of those standout freestyles that pops up on a mixtape that you can’t help but play over and over. Zedi’s on both the beats and the mic here, mixing up a track that’s got a cool, easy-going vibe but still carries weight. The whole thing’s got a soulful feel, thanks to the deep-cut, sound-library sample at the center of the production.

In his lyrics Zedikaya talks about the struggles that come in life and the hard work it takes to keep going. His flow, clear and straightforward, cuts through the noise, especially when he’s laying it out with lines like “Trying to find the breath of air that I’ve been looking for/ They tend to stare when we appear like ‘what they looking for?’/ Forget it…took the hit and shook it off/ Ughnn… so much I shoulda lost.” At its core, it’s all about the daily push, holding onto the promise of better days ahead.

The Devon Mendel–Williams and Jack Madden-directed video shows the young wordsmith all over LA, from the clear light of day to the backlit buzz of the metro at night, making the city itself part of the story. It’s simple but effective, putting Zedi right in the middle of it all.

For those who dig a solid rap freestyle that doesn’t try to be anything but itself, “Last Man” delivers. It’s Zedikaya doing what he does best: dropping bars that remind you why you fell in love with hip-hop in the first place. No frills, no fluff—just beats, rhymes, and life.

https://open.spotify.com/track/59zZAB1bo2IL0UAOWjpCWZ

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