Five Steez re-emerges with new EP

Consistency has been one of the hallmarks of Five Steez.

For over a decade, starting in 2010, the Kingston MC had frequent appearances and releases of music and content. While he hasn’t been completely absent or quiet in recent times, he has had a subdued presence. Five Steez is now back – this time with Atlanta-based producer Chosen One – for a new EP aptly titled Re:Emergence. When asked about the name, Five Steez said it felt like the right theme for the current stage in his journey.

“I found myself in a different season of life,” admitted Five Steez. “I had to shift my energy towards other things. Now, going forward, I’m going to be doing more than I’ve been doing over the past few years.” He said this new EP is the start of a gradual return.

Listeners can now enjoy Re:Emergence, a seven-track EP led by the hard-hitting singles Keep It Blazing and Strait Darts. Five Steez delivers his usual braggadocio on the singles and songs like Blocka, but reflects deeply on singles such as Current Dayz.

“I enjoyed working on Re:Emergence,” said Chosen One, who produced, mixed and mastered the entire project. He said the EP was a long time in the making.

“We initially connected through Soundcloud over 10 years ago, and then in person when I visited Jamaica and linked up with Steez and The Council. I’ve already done a project called The Extreme Path with fellow Council member Nomad Carlos. So, I had to get one done with Steez as well.”