- Words Notion Staff
Collaborating with legendary Atlanta rapper 24hrs, Tim North's "Need The Drugs" is a sun-drenched hip-hop cut filled with elegant rhyme schemes.
Tim North is the rising rapper fusing blissful melodies with hard-hitting wordplay. The fresh face was discovered by Post Malone’s manager Dre London on Soundcloud back in 2018, and ever since he’s gone from strength to strength, landing hits for artists across the globe. Stepping further into the spotlight, “Need The Drugs” sees the vibemaker at his best, recording alongside legendary Atlanta rapper 24hrs.
Boasting a four times platinum hit, and hundreds of millions of streams for his credits, Tim’s success stretches beyond his solo career. Building a repertoire of collaborators throughout the pandemic, his accomplishments include recording with Russian artists Eldzhey & Era Estrefi and Korean stalwart TAEMIN.
“Need The Drugs” is Tim’s latest single, enlisting rap royalty 24hrs for a flawless feature. Brimming with elegance, the track’s finesse comes from the rapper’s uncompromisable wordplay. Drenched in atmosphere and sun-soaked melodies, it’s a summer hit waiting for the warmer months. On the tune and how it came to fruition, he says: “This was one of those pure stream-of-consciousness joints – it came out easy, chilling on a balcony in Spain between two writing camps”