Abyss16's “The Other CAR” Is Hip-Hop With Pride, Culture, And Bars

A hip-hop track so good it feels like a street poster with graffiti fonts and vibrant colors made to be plastered on every corner of the city? That’s the exact energy Abyss16‘s “The Other CAR” gives, where pride, culture, and bars is present in every beat.

Hailing from Oxnard, United States, Abyss16 steps on the stage with their latest remix single, “Asian_Philippine_Islander_Polynesian_PRIDE ‘The Other CAR.’” With the touch of DMX with the “RUFF RYDERS ANTHEM” SAMPLE, RENDITION by Kassem Dean, and the unique flair of Abyss16, also known as Lil Creepy, they created a single rooted in the pride of Asian, Pacific Islander, Filipino, and Polynesian descent.

There’s an instant wave of nostalgia as the classic, old-school beats start to play. If you miss hip-hop before it was taken over by gloss and polish, Abyss16 pulls you into an era where texture and the rough edges aren’t mere noise but its whole core and foundation.

Riding over the gritty production are the lyrics straight out of the streets. There’s equal parts survival and celebration and it’s all over the line, “Asian, Islander and Polynesian Pride, tatted in the skin and sleeved up.” This track refuses to be polite, sometimes aggressive, most of the time unfiltered, definitely bragging and a little bit messy but you can’t deny the pride and representation Abyss16 bears in each verse. And the best part? They’re not overdoing it.

Whether you’re hustling on the busiest city or simply vibing, it’s clear that Abyss16’s The Other CAR isn’t just your average hip-hop track, it’s for everyone who celebrates heritage with a pride that isn’t taught, but carried and lived.