Erica Banks: The Texas rap star goes hard because she's 'Cocky On Purpose 2'
Ready for some post-summer fire? Look no further than what hip-hop artist Erica Banks is serving up to the masses courtesy of her hard-hitting Cocky On Purpose 2 studio project.
Ready for some post-summer fire? Look no further than what hip-hop artist Erica Banks is serving up to the masses courtesy of her hard-hitting Cocky On Purpose 2 studio project.
Erica Banks hits the green light on dropping her ‘Cocky On Purpose 2’ album
It’s a jam-packed EP loaded with repeat-heavy anthems. From Skilla Baby and Big Boogie delivering guest spots to major production, the Texas beauty does much more than deliver on her new EP.
Wielding her thunderous delivery with equal parts power and finesse, Erica Banks is anything but demure. The South Dallas diva unapologetically flexes with Cocky On Purpose 2, her new project, out today.
Following up her fan favorite 2019 mixtape, Cocky On Purpose 2 is a mixture of brash bangers and romantic anthems. The new tape is home to "Extra" ft. Big Boogie, the sultry lead single, and more appearances by some of the hottest rappers in the game today. On "One Wish" is a twinkling duet with Skilla Baby, showcasing Erica's sense of melody and steamy chemistry with the Detroit rapper. Erica recruits Toosii to bless "She Like Real Ones," as the two rappers play footsie above appealing flecks of guitar. Always Texas to the core, Erica embraces her Lone Star sensibilities on "Big Risk," going toe-to-toe with fellow Dallas native BigXThaPlug on a soul-sampling slapper .
Though she is a game collaborator, Erica stacked Cocky On Purpose 2 with plenty of standout solo tracks. "He Said (Body On Me)" is a sexually frank throwback to the crunk era, as Erica uses clipped cadences and appealing auto-tune to describe a close club encounter. Single "H*e Please" transforms The Game's "How We Do" into a thumping deconstruction of her rivals. The tape ends with "Bad Bizness," an icy uptempo anthem that takes cues from Jersey club.Cocky On Purpose 2 is available everywhere via Create Music Group.
Along with the new project, Erica shares the brand new video for "Tell Me," a collaboration with the respected Atlanta street rapper Ralo. Over gently percolating 808s, Erica unwinds a laid-back flow and eases into gentle melodies, before Ralo provides his perspective with his signature high-pitched and high-energy style. In the video, Erica takes command of the world's hottest chicken restaurant, where she leads a staff of baddies and romances her man.
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Erica Banks' artistic journey began at a young age. Her passion for music and her undeniable talent for crafting infectious hip-hop tracks soon caught the attention of both fans and industry insiders. She set the stage for her remarkable career with her viral hits. Erica Banks made waves with her distinctive style, characterized by clever lyrics, compelling beats, and an unapologetic attitude. Her music, including chart-toppers like "Buss It" (145M Spotify streams), has earned her legions of fans and millions of streams, firmly establishing her as a rising star in the hip-hop scene. Recently, Erica took her talents to the big screen, joining the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (LHHATL). Her captivating presence and unfiltered personality have added a new dimension to the show, garnering even more fans who can't get enough of her authenticity.
As Erica Banks continues to evolve as an artist and personality, she is well on her way to making an enduring impact on the entertainment industry. Stay tuned for much more.
Erica Banks: The Texas rap diva is really geeking out over her Spotify numbers
Serious bragging rights, Erica Banks? You already know. The Texas rap artist has plenty to smile about after getting a glance at just how many millions and millions of people checked out her tunes over the past 12 months.
Serious bragging rights, Erica Banks? You already know. The Texas rap artist has plenty to smile about after getting a glance at just how many millions and millions of people checked out her tunes over the past 12 months.
Erica Banks is loving her Spotify stats
Banks hit up her Instagram page to show numbers really don’t lie. From the millions of Spotify streams to the number of countries messing with Erica, the Southern rap star didn’t hold back her emotions.
‘Wow y’all 🥹💕 I only dropped TWICE this year & y’all went crazyyyyy 🫶🏾 2024 we goin even BIGGER!
“Real Rap B*tch” OUT @ MIDNIGHT 💿💿💿’
Erica Banks: Jaw-dropping pics to announce jaw-dropping news? You bet
Rap vixen Erica Banks has no problem embracing the thirst trap especially when it comes loaded with big news. Forget just putting out fire singles and collaborations, it’s all about finalizing a new Real Rap Bitch studio album for the masses.
Rap vixen Erica Banks has no problem embracing the thirst trap especially when it comes loaded with big news. Forget just putting out fire singles and collaborations, it’s all about finalizing a new Real Rap Bitch studio album for the masses.
Erica Banks’ ‘Real Rap Bitch’ album is dropping and these pics are equally mind-blowing
Banks stays glowing up these days but what seems like an eye-opening batch of steamy mirror pics is really just a marketing flex to reveal her newest studio project is ready for serving.
‘MY PROJECT IS DONE YALL 🤭💗
y’all want it this month or next?
#RealRapBitch Otw 👅👅👅👅’
Erica Banks gives the P-Valley treatment with her newest Trick
Who just puts out new songs these days? Texas native Erica Banks is keeping eyes glued to her grind courtesy of the visual treatment to her Diary of the Flow mixtape standout song ‘Trick.’
Who just puts out new songs these days? Texas native Erica Banks is keeping eyes glued to her grind courtesy of the visual treatment to her Diary of the Flow mixtape standout song ‘Trick.’
It’s all about the Trick and Treat with Erica Banks
The summer is only getting hotter and Banks is holding down the entire Lone Star State with her new music video. The must-hear 2022 tune finally comes with the cinematic entertainment it deserves.
Continuing a red hot summer, Dallas rap star Erica Banks serves up a sizzling new music video for her latest single “Trick” via 1501 Certified Entertainment/Warner Records. It remains a standout from her 2022 mixtape, Diary of the Flow Queen.
The track’s thick bassline wobbles between a head-nodding beat. She launches into a series of raw and racy rhymes before a hard-hitting hook. As if offering up an instruction manual to the hustle, she urges, “Give ‘em a show.” The sexy and celebratory accompanying visual illuminates her uncontainable spirit and star-power on-screen, bringing the song to life with no shortage of seduction. The clip features show-stopping pole dance routines as vibrant as the song’s bold bounce. It might just be her wildest and definitely most bodacious video yet!
Erica Banks has the summer on lock with her Diary of The Flow Queen
Sometimes you just have to give it up to Texas - minus the Dallas Cowboys, of course. Lone Star State native Erica Banks has more than the weekend goals on lock courtesy of her new Diary of the Flow Queen mixtape.
Sometimes you just have to give it up to Texas - minus the Dallas Cowboys, of course. Lone Star State native Erica Banks has more than the weekend goals on lock courtesy of her new Diary of the Flow Queen mixtape.
Erica Banks’ Diary of The Flow Queen mixtape is must-hear
The jam-packed 13-song project comes with a stack of anthems. Some records include Banks sharing mic time with DreamDoll on their ‘Toot That’ and turning up the temperatures with her ‘Trick’ smash.
Today, Dallas rap star Erica Banks releases Diary of The Flow Queen on 1501 Certified Entertainment/Warner Records. The fiery new mixtape is laced with dexterous flows, quotable bars, and beats designed to destroy the club. The 13-song set includes the hits “Toot That” featuring DreamDoll & BeatKing, “Designer,” “Slim Waist,” “Pop Out,” and the new single “Trick,” which comes with a glossy, celebratory video.
“Diary of the Flow Queen is definitely the party girl pack all in one. I’m letting my fans get in my head as to what I think a good time is, as I have put it into music. This one’s for the women that enjoy fun, and are not to be played with. Definitely a memorable project, my favorite so far”
Diary of The Flow Queen combines Banks’ ferocious rhymes with high-tech production and nods to the past. Take the infectious, looming summer hit “Trick.” Powered by emphatic bass and quick-fire flows, Banks unloads memorable flexes and an interpolation of David Banner’s hit 2003 single, “Like a Pimp.”
Erica Banks’ music keeps hitting harder and harder
Over the past few weeks, Banks has remained committed to putting out smashes. She recently added her own twist to rap group Crime Mob’s classic ‘Stilettos’ song.
“Trick” isn’t the project’s only glimmer of nostalgia. On previous single “Designer,” Banks reimagined Crime Mob’s “Stilettos (Pumps)” for an infectious anthem. Meanwhile, for “Toot That,” she samples “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” a 2007 single from late St. Louis rapper Huey. While those songs look to the past, they’re destined to soundtrack the dancefloor in both the present and future. After all, they’ve already ignited crowds across the U.S.
Since May, Banks has hit the stage everywhere from New York to Atlanta, energizing audiences with her electric stage presence and increasingly dense collection of certified bangers. On June 18, she’ll light up the stage at Pride Fest Dallas, performing her bold, raucous anthems for thousands of fans. Other notable upcoming appearances include stops at the BET Awards, Lollapalooza, and Rolling Loud NYC.
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She’s doing more than putting out fire music. The hip-hop star is gearing up for some major concerts and festival appearances including New York City’s Rolling Loud event.
If fans wanted a show outside of concert venues, they could look no further than her freestyles, including Banks’ appearance on Hot 97 with Funk Flex. More recently, on her own YouTube account, she unloaded her “FNF Freestyle.” A loosie with proclamations of independence and plenty of quotable flexes, the track is a perfect appetizer for Diary of The Flow Queen.
Over the past few years, Banks’ unique gifts as a rapper have earned her a rapid rise. In 2020, she made waves with “Buss It,” an irresistible single that smartly flipped Nelly’s 2002 classic, “Hot in Herre.” The song went viral powered in part by the #BussItChallenge, a TikTok dance trend that received over 2.7 billion views, and in the time since it was officially released, it has racked up over 248 million plays and peaked at #47 on the Billboard Hot 100. And now with Diary of The Flow Queen out, Banks is poised to continue her climb to the top.
Diary of the Flow Queen Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Throw a Lil Mo (Do it)
3. Nasty ft. Bankroll Freddie
4. Feinin
5. Trick
6. Pop Out
7. Slim Waist
8. Valid
9. Designer
10. Like Me
11. The Best
12. Work
13. Toot That ft Dreamdoll
Banks’ Upcoming Tour Dates:
7/28 - 7/31 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza at Grant Park
9/2 - 9/4 Las Vegas, NV - Day N Vegas at Las Vegas Festival Grounds
9/22-9/24 New York, New York - Rolling Loud