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Published on January 25th, 2019 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

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OMB Peezy – Ms. Lois House @omb_peezy

Known for his drawling, rapidfire rhymes, Alabama native OMB Peezy imbues a deep sense of morality into his blend of Dirty South street rap. A twangy and soulful single, “Ms. Lois House” is a dedication to Peezy’s grandmother, who helped raise him. Riding a plaintive, piano-laden beat, Peezy examines his conflicted past in the new single, as his grandmother’s house in Mobile progressed from a den of childhood hopes and innocence to a headquarters for Peezy and his delinquent friends: “44s and calicos at Ms. Lois House.” With a heartfelt video featuring an appearance from Ms. Lois herself (474k views on YouTube), “Ms. Lois House” sets the tone for Preacher To The Street, Peezy’s deeply personal project, hitting the Internet later in 2019. Most recently, Peezy gave back to the youth of his hometown with a haircut drive at a local barbership.

Nearly two years after his debut single “Lay Down” put Peezy on the map, the motormouthed emcee shared Loyalty Over Love in summer 2018. Stuffed with glistening Dirty South instrumentals, Loyalty Over Love is the culmination of Peezy’s rise, with sharp lyrics about his life as a rising star and his struggles with the legal system. Whether he’s seething at inept law enforcement on the Noisey-premiered “Fuck My P.O.,” fiercely asserting his individuality and independence within an oppressive system on “Souljah Life Mentality,” enjoying the spoils of his success in the TK Kravitz-featuring “Yeah Yeah,” mourning lost friends in “My Dawg,” or paying tribute to the West Coast with the Dr. Dre-referencing and Donny Hathaway-sampling “Ghetto Boy,” Peezy is a magnetic presence, weaving his threats and boasts around hot instrumentals. Featuring additional appearances from Mozzy, Paper Lovee, and OMB Iceberg, Loyalty Over Love was released by Sick Wid It Records/300 Ent. Peezy treated fans to another revealing glimpse when he shared Behind The Title: Loyalty Over Love, a FADER-premiered mini-doc that explains the main themes behind the album. Stay tuned for Preacher To The Street, coming in early 2019.



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