On Friday, Philadelphia’s 2Rare releases the steamy new single “Heartbeat” featuring Lakeyah and Ann Marie. Listen HERE via Second Estate / Warner Records. Sexy and infectious, the dreamy, R&B-infused anthem finds the 24-year-old in a surprisingly mellow and romantic mood.
2Rare sets off the track with his signature flow. From there, his collaborators put their own spin on modern romance. Lakeyah lists all the luxury goods she’s receiving — “Prada shoes, Louis shoes, new Chanel” — before declaring: “He in love, I can tell.” Ann Marie, on the other hand, takes it to the bedroom and quotes Destiny’s Child: “Say my name, say my name.”
“Heartbeat” comes on the heels of 2Rare’s aspirational track “Congratulationz.” That was preceded by his similarly addictive single “C4” featuring Skilla Baby and Rob49. He also featured on the remix release of Gracie’s Corner’s “Veggie Dance,” which amassed over 2 million streams in three days.
Prior to that, 2Rare cranked up the voltage at Rolling Loud in Los Angeles, flaunting his customary showmanship while diving into his catalog, starting 2024 off right. Last year, he was named a 2023 XXL Freshman and appeared on NLE Choppa’s “Do It Again,” which has already gone RIAA Certified Gold.
Now, with “Heartbeat,” 2Rare once again showcases his versatility with a romantic banger that brings warm, summer vibes well into sweater weather.
