E-40 Drops Bay Heat with JasonMartin on “Too Much” — No Filter, All Game

Multi-platinum icon, entrepreneur, and hip-hop trailblazer E-40 is back with a brand-new single that pulls no punches. Titled “Too Much” and featuring fellow California standout JasonMartin (formerly known as Problem), the track is now available on all platforms via Heavy On The Grind Entertainment/Virgin Music. [Listen HERE]
Rooted in real talk and backed by piano-driven production with classic Bay Area knock, “Too Much” is exactly what fans expect from 40 Water—no fluff, no cap, just slick bars, wisdom, and authenticity.
“It’s too much real s**t going on, quit worrying about the fake.” – E-40
The record pairs E-40’s seasoned, unmistakable delivery with JasonMartin’s confident energy, resulting in a no-nonsense anthem for those staying focused and blocking out distractions. In an era dominated by clout-chasing and social media noise, this collaboration reminds listeners: real still resonates.
Legacy in Motion
The single arrives on the heels of E-40’s viral NPR Tiny Desk Concert, which launched Black Music Month with over 26 minutes of Bay Area greatness. The performance quickly shot up YouTube’s trending chart, hitting #4 most-watched, and served as a reminder of E-40’s three-decade dominance and influence in the culture.
Whether performing classics or dropping new gems, E-40 remains a pillar of West Coast hip-hop with a catalog, business acumen, and fan loyalty that few can rival.
The Bay Is Active
“Too Much” follows last month’s release of “Beating They Ass,” a new Bay Area anthem that marked E-40’s return to music since his 2023 album Rule of Thumb: Rule 1. He also made waves with his feature on Cousin Fik’s club-ready track “Thangin.”
E-40’s latest moves prove that even with decades in the game, he’s not slowing down—he’s just getting sharper.Whether he’s making chart moves, viral moments, or executive plays, E-40 remains the embodiment of longevity and evolution in hip-hop.