There's a particular kind of confidence that only comes from knowing exactly who you are. For Da City, the Chicago-bred artist carving his own lane through R&B, rap, and everything in between, that confidence pulses through every second of 'Thick of it xoxo! - Radio Edit' — a track that feels less like a song and more like a statement of presence.
Finding the Pocket
Locked in at 91 BPM, the track lives in that sweet mid-tempo groove where R&B breathes easiest — not rushing, not dragging, just riding the wave with intention. It's the kind of tempo that makes your head nod before you've consciously decided to move. Da City describes his approach as instinctive: "I write music that I like, that I know my fans will also." That philosophy is audible here. The energy is undeniably charged, yet grounded — a controlled fire rather than a wildfire.
Southside Soul Meets Eclectic Influence
What makes Da City genuinely fascinating is the breadth of his influences. He name-drops Tupac Shakur and Marilyn Manson in the same breath as Aretha Franklin and Jazmine Sullivan — and somehow, that contradiction makes perfect sense when you hear this track. There's the emotional directness of classic soul, the grit of Chicago streets, and a melodic swagger that feels entirely his own. The 'xoxo' in the title isn't throwaway — it signals an intimacy, a vulnerability wrapped inside the bravado.
Who Is This Track For?
This is music for the person who's fully in the moment — no apologies, no second-guessing. 'Thick of it xoxo!' is the soundtrack to walking into a room and owning it, to that Friday night when everything finally aligns. It rewards listeners who appreciate layered R&B production with real emotional stakes underneath the shine. Play it loud on a city drive after dark, or let it anchor a playlist where you need energy without aggression.
Da City isn't chasing trends. He's building something with more permanence — a sound rooted in Chicago's Southside but reaching far beyond any zip code. 'Thick of it xoxo!' is proof that the lane he's building is very much worth watching.