Shawn Smith delivers a new music video “Chain Gang”

Philadelphia-based rapper Shawn Smith has released a new music video for his latest single, “Chain Gang,” showcasing his unique flow and lyrical prowess. The artist has been making waves in the hip-hop industry, rubbing shoulders with Jay-Z and appearing at the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards cypher.

Smith’s ability to craft intricate stories while spitting voracious freestyles is on full display in “Chain Gang.” The music video features the rapper paying homage to his hometown of Philadelphia and state property while questioning why anti-lynching laws have not yet been passed by Congress. Directed by 12vy of the Midnight Collective, the video showcases Smith’s talents and his appreciation for hip-hop and its impact on the streets of Philly.

The rapper describes the track as a “State Property flip,” with Philly inflections peppered throughout the bars and beat. Smith has been honing his craft for years, opening up for Rick Ross, Jeezy, DMX, Juelz Santana, and Ice Cube before gaining recognition from industry giants like Black Thought, Meek Mill, and Jay-Z.

Smith’s “Chain Gang” video is a soft launch for what he has planned for the year, showcasing his passion for hip-hop and the elements that make the genre so powerful. The artist is poised to take the hip-hop world by storm, and his latest release is just the beginning of what promises to be a long and successful career.