Tobe Nwigwe & Sauce Walka – Pain

Tobe Nwigwe and Sauce Walka Pain Cover Art

The fourth season of the highly praised television series Godfather of Harlem is set to debut on Sunday, April 13. A song set to feature in the show was pre-released prior to its scheduled appearance. The song, titled “Pain,” includes guest appearances from Tobe Nwigwe and Sauce Walka. The presence of two Texas artists on a soundtrack for a song about a New York-based crime boss appears unusual, yet somehow succeeds more effectively than one might expect, even if it still feels somewhat awkward. The music appears set to play after a particularly intense dramatic moment, likely at the conclusion of a pivotal episode. It will be intriguing to learn how it fits in.

“Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” by DMX is prominently sampled in “Pain”. The lyrics “all I know is pain, all I feel is rain, how can I cope with that turmoil in my head?” form the core of the song. The track includes a notable use of a prominent sample from Cassidy’s successful song, “I’m a Hustla.” The combination of these two elements results in a sound that epitomizes the East Coast style of the 2000s. Tobe Nwigwe and Sauce Walka showcase a strong collaborative dynamic in their music. Swizz Beatz oversees the soundtracks for all seasons of Godfather of Harlem, ensuring that the apparent DMX samples are coherent. The two rappers discuss the streets and their conflicts, two relevant themes given their contribution to the show’s soundtrack. The song ultimately succeeds despite initially appearing mismatched. Stream “Pain” by Tobe Nwigwe and Sauce Walka.

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