Hunit Stackz & “Bounce”

Baltimore-based and raised recording artist Hunit Stackz effortlessly makes his mark in the hip-hop industry by taking a divergent approach to the notepad. Lyrically, the emerging star speaks on loyalty, staying ambitious, working hard, street culture, societal issues, and love. Moreover, he opens up about the things that weigh heavy on his mind. Oftentimes, Hunit Stackz puts opps in their place as well. 

In terms of his flows, the “Charm City” rapper crosses between storytelling and bouncy cadences. Likewise, he lays out an array of thought-provoking entendres and witty punchlines. Regardless of how he delivers his words, listeners can’t help but stay engaged. His commanding presence alone reflects his longevity in the rap game. 

Growing up in Baltimore, living in the hood, escaping his childhood reality with anime was the spark that ignited his drive to curate music. His influences also include DMX and the LOX.

Hip-hop found Stackz when some of his friends were having a cypher in the living room. He jokingly jumped in, but his friends were serious about how good he was.

From there, Stackz’s main goal was to become an artist. He dropped off his first project, F**k it – which was later changed to self-titled in 2011. He quickly scored recognition from some very credible industry names as well as press mentions.

His love for music shortly waned when he realized things were becoming repetitive and recording no longer seemed fun. 

That changed, however, while attending the film release of a new Dragon Ball Super movie. Stackz was excited to see how much the anime community had grown. At that moment, he decided to mix his love for anime with raps. Thus, his album/manga series The Black Saiyan Saga was born. 

Anime was Stackz’s escape as a kid. From as early as six years old, his childhood was a web of mishaps. His home was riddled with bullets while he hid under the bed in his mother’s arms. He saw his father appear on America’s Most Wanted before being incarcerated for life, and his beautiful weekends with his grandmother changed when a Molotov cocktail hit her house. 

Watching anime as a child was a way to block out his reality and live somewhere else in his mind. At one point, he was hesitant to express his passion for it because anime wasn’t cool in his neighborhood.

But now, Stackz is embracing it full-on. He found viral success with the Naruto-inspired rap song “iTachi” with protégé Detox The Kid, which garnered than 9 million streams and more than 120,000 TikTok videos. 

More recently, Hunit Stackz dropped his song “Bounce,” which (sort of) serves as a ballad towards a woman he’s intrigued by. The instrumental takes on a New Orleans bounce meshed with a 2000’s-esque R&B style. 

Matching the beats infectious energy, he spits

“Ever since I met her/I been tryna get her/She always trick me when I get myself together/Talking all sweet/F*cking me to sleep/But it’s my own fault cause she told me she a freak.” 

Given the lyrical content, it can be said that she’s playing hard to get. 

He finishes with, “Ten minutes later, I’m in love with that chick.” The reasoning for his infatuation stems from her actions over and under the sheets. 

From there, an anonymous female declares, “that’s bae,” proving that the feeling just might be mutual. Overall, the two aim to please. 

Stackz made strong efforts to work alongside New Orleans natives for the song’s music video. As a result, he teamed up with Anthony ‘AJ Twerks’ Jackson, a choreographer from New Orleans. The video also features New Orleans native dancer Diamond Lynn. ‘

Fans can expect a new merch line and several music releases this summer. Hunit Stackz is ultimately here to stay for the long haul. 

Watch the music video for “Bounce” below: