By: Lafayette Stokley

South Carolina native Lafayette Stokley has released a new single titled  “What They Say”. Heavily influenced by J. Cole, Nas, and Jay Electronica, his authentic sound carries out throughout this entire project. His deep lyrical prose and an excellent beat choice are two reasons why this release is a masterpiece.

What They Say, is right on time for the fall. On this release, you hear Stokley spitting some of his most prolific and woke bars. Some notable lyrics from this song include “they just hear to milk you they not here to help”. These bars reference the way that the music industry takes advantage of artists.

His rawness and honesty carries out throughout this entire release. The most impressive thing about “What They Say” is the way Stokley is able to consciously talk about a sensitive subject and make it relatable for his audience.

His confidence and raw passion carries this record to new heights. Now, with over 30+ releases of songs, freestyles, and visuals for #StokelySundays, Lafayette is gearing up for his new project, In Due Time. It is scheduled to be released in Spring 2020, and will feature his latest single “What They Say”.

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Hosted by Robin J and Jameer, the late night concert kicked off with sets from upcoming Brooklyn based rappers including, Lafayette Stokley, Wordsmiff, and Kris Kassanova.

Lafayette took the stage with all confidence during his powerful set.

First up is Lafayette Stokely #takeova@SOBspic.twitter.com/JFYzdBKH25

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While Wordsmiff brought the party ( and his best milly rock) to the stage during his energetic set.

The party is on stage right now. @_WordSmiff_ #takeova pic.twitter.com/YFN73EK4Gi

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Once Dave East hit the stage, it was over . The hype crowd and the Harlem rapper went bar for bar as he performed his hits including “Momma’s Working”.

Harlem’s in the building ! @DaveEast pic.twitter.com/FkyERDH3UP — RESPECT. MAGAZINE (@RESPECTMAG) December 18, 2015

With a cup full of Henny in hand, Raekwon took the stage to close out the show with a melody of his hits. He even gave a brief tribute to the late ODB by performing his hit, “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”. The chemistry between Rae and Scram Jones was dope as Jones played the samples to some of Raekwon’s hits during down time. Raekwon closed out the concert with “C.R.E.A.M”. All in all Thursday night’s Takeovah was one for the books.

“Y’all niggas got love for Wu-Tang?!” –@Raekwon has touched down and is not playing #takeova pic.twitter.com/PCrvI91EcR

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C.R.E.A.M @Raekwon #wutang #takeova pic.twitter.com/Nh5QtdqIzX — RESPECT. MAGAZINE (@RESPECTMAG) December 18, 2015

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