HIP-HOP/RAP, New Fire Music, Single
Sunshine Benzi Owns Her Power, Her City, and Her Love With “WAKO” & “EASTSIDE”
Jul
Sunshine Benzi is here to give the haters a big “WAKO” in her new confidence-ridden single. Silencing the opps with flex-worthy rhymes about her lavish lifestyle, success, and top spot in the rap game, she dominates the unapologetic anthem with wit, swagger, and sharp-tongued bravado. The rapstress has a commanding presence throughout the record, proclaiming that she’s untouchable while brushing off the shade thrown her way.
From references to private jets and luxury cars to celebrating her success, “WAKO” is a bold reminder that she’s focused on winning while letting her haters stay mad. She also shows love for her city, suggesting that no matter what, she stays true to her roots. With a poised, lively, rapid-fire cadence reminiscent of Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim, she glides over a trap-inspired instrumental featuring elements of traditional Chinese music.
Off the rip, Sunshine Benzi talks about living comfortably and repping her city, thanks to her success and ability to stay true to herself. From there, she calls out those who are putting on a front, fighting fire with a clever one-liner. While referencing Diddy’s multiple allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct, she raps, “P. Diddy get your man’s touched,” asserting that they will get dealt with. The lyrical energy continues as she bluntly states she will “beat them b*tches in the head like wako wako!”
In the next few lines, the Chicago native questions where the animosity is stemming from before getting into why she’s in a different lane than them. As she raps about her impressive jewels and a foreign whip, she implies that she’s on top, not only on the charts, but in real life too. Building on that confidence, she compares herself to Mike Tyson, referencing his aggressive fighting style to emphasize her fearless, dominant presence in the rap game.
Sunshine Benzi then references R&B singer Bryson Tiller’s “Whatever She Wants,” suggesting she can upgrade her life without handouts. As the beat shifts into a more R&B-inspired groove, she drops the gem, “Too many ways to get played,” following it up with another standout lyric: “I pick a card, bet I pull out a Spade.”
She takes a moment to roast the women praying for her downfall, calling out those who focus on their appearances but aren’t willing to back up their tough talk. After airing them out for being opps, she demands they explain why they’re really mad. She spits, “Tell them bum b*tches why you salty, no Lawry!” She then addresses rappers who think their pen game is lethal, making it clear she doesn’t need a ghostwriter to prove her talent: “You need a ghost, I need a pen at the most.”
Before the song ends, she celebrates how far she’s come, taking full advantage of the perks that come with fame and fortune. She laughs off the haters, making it clear that while she continues to rise, they’re the ones left feeling “BIG mad.”
“EASTSIDE,” on the other hand, shines as both a love song for that special someone and a heartfelt tribute to the city that inspires her. Over an R&B-trap production, Sunshine Benzi not only expresses what made her fall for her better half but also highlights the qualities that separate her from her competition. She begins the record by rap-singing about missing her partner during the late-night hours, revealing how much she longs to be by his side.
From there, she delivers sensual bars that showcase their undeniable chemistry before shifting into her signature confidence. She makes it clear that no one can compete for her spot, rapping, “Never compare a real b*tch to a sheep / I’ll roll you bitches up, no Swisher Sweet.”
The pride she feels for her city is accentuated in the next few lines. As she proudly repeats, “Because it’s east side / Man it’s east side / Real bitches know east side / Man it’s east side,” she turns the phrase into a statement of identity, sparking curiosity about the environment and culture that shaped her.
Afterward, she drops more bars highlighting her desire for her boo and the support he shows for her music. She offers a glimpse into their relationship, sharing how happy she is that they can spend more quality time together. She then returns to her confident persona, delivering rhymes that showcase her exquisite fashion taste, success, and undeniable self-assurance.
Together, “WAKO” and “EASTSIDE” showcase the different sides of Sunshine Benzi: the fearless rapstress who refuses to be overlooked and the woman who values love, loyalty, and her roots. Whether she’s silencing her critics or celebrating the person closest to her, she proves that her confidence comes from knowing exactly who she is.