San Franciscoโbased southpaw has been carving out a lane,all about curating a self-focused mindset with โMyself (with Era 51)โ where they embody confidence and peace. The single leans into southpawโs knack for spotting underground voices that deserve a wider lens, pairing them with production that knows when to step back and let the mood breathe. Era 51, coming from the Alt Rap, Hip-Hop, and R&B space, slides into this collaboration like it was always meant to happen, bringing a calm assurance that feels earned rather than forced. Thereโs no flashy flexing hereโjust confidence, restraint, and a subtle sense of self-knowledge.
The track unfolds in a brooding, droning atmosphere, with slow, unhurried beats setting a lo-fi haze from the jump. The soundscape is dimly lit, almost nocturnal, where every element has room to linger. Era 51โs voice enters high and soft, gliding over the beat at a steady pace. She raps fast but never rushes, delivering continuous lines with no dramatic pauses or heavy emphasis, just smooth momentum and cool composure. Itโs effortless in the best way, like someone speaking truths theyโve already made peace with.
Lyrically, the song is all about self-possession and inner alignment. She sings โI attract what I need / I never gotta chaseโ and โI be in my own world / I donโt never gotta fake shit.โ Calmly, she refuses to overexplain, which is reinforced by the relaxed flow and muted production. Even when touching on ambition and wealth, the tone stays grounded, almost meditative, as if success is a byproduct, not the point.
By the time โMyself (with Era 51)โ fades out, it leaves behind a mellow and reassuring feeling. And in doing so, it highlights exactly why southpawโs eye for talent and Era 51โs understated presence make this collaboration come off like an effortless bop.
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Review by: Naomi Joan