Shortsam and Jones_clp drop Quatro and it’s a lyrical left hook you didn’t see coming

“Poing Levé” EP kicks in the door like a SWAT team with ‘Quatro’ as its battering ram.

Let’s get something straight off the rip—this isn’t one of those microwave singles flooding Spotify. This is slow-cooked, soul-seasoned, battle-bred hip-hop with intent.

“Quatro” is the debut single off the joint EP Poing Levé by Shortsam and Jones_clp of the underground warriors Cas Libres Prod, and from the jump, you can feel it in your bones—they’re not asking for attention, they’re taking it.

🎙️ First Listen: More Fire, Less Filler

I gave “Quatro” a real spin—not some half-ass listen in the background while scrolling memes. I zoned in with headphones like I was decoding the Dead Sea Scrolls, and what I found?

🔥 Conviction. Clarity. Charisma.

Shortsam opens like a man possessed—this isn’t rap for clout, this is a hunger anthem. From the cadence to the tone, he sounds like an artist with something to prove but even more to protect. His delivery is crisp but layered with grit. He doesn’t just rhyme—he reasons with the beat. Every bar has weight.

And you hear it loud: he’s not here for the show—he’s here for the throne.

🧠 Lyrics that Slap and Think

“Quatro” isn’t just hard—it’s intelligent. It’s not just gun bars or trap clichés. It’s coded rebellion. It’s a nod to struggle, to resistance, to elevation. It’s the sonic embodiment of that “raised fist” in Poing Levé.

You get references to survival, betrayal, perseverance, and a clear rejection of selling out—”on en veut un point c’est tout… mais pas à n’importe quel prix” isn’t just a bar, it’s a mission statement. These dudes ain’t rappers with morals—they’re moralists with mics.

🔊 The Production: Polished Like a Rolex in a Street Fight

Behind the boards? 🔥 JJims of Le Fil Rouge did NOT come to play. The beat is surgical: haunting chords, crisp drums, and enough bounce to keep heads nodding from Lagos to Lyon. It’s the kind of beat that leaves room for bars to breathe while still punching your speakers in the chest.

• Mix? Balanced.
• Transitions? Seamless.
• Mastering? Studio-ready.
• Vibe? Grimey elegance.

This isn’t demo-quality. This is festival-ready.

🤝 Chemistry Between Shortsam & Jones_clp

While “Quatro” showcases Shortsam’s lead, the synergy with Jones_clp is felt throughout the EP. These two spit like they grew up in the same cypher, fed on the same struggle, and dreamed the same dreams.

They’re yin and yang—but both carry knives.

Jones_clp brings that controlled chaos, the smooth storm. Shortsam is raw voltage. Together? It’s a Molotov cocktail wrapped in lyrics.

🎯 Comparison? Think Yas meets Médine meets early Booba—but with a rebellious edge.

And here’s the kicker—they’re not trying to sound like anyone. Their references are only sonic cousins, not carbon copies. They’ve carved a pocket that’s conscious but not preachy, street but not stupid.

📡 Strategic Moves, Not Just Songs

Let’s not ignore the branding genius here:

• A single called “Quatro” (the fourth step, the squad, the square, the code).
• A project named “Poing Levé” (solidarity, struggle, strength).
• A clean, cinematic visual shot by JJims, known for his moody street aesthetics.
• A no-sellout policy wrapped in gold production.

This is what calculated authenticity looks like. This is what artists should study.

📈 Final Verdict: 10/10. Loud, Unapologetic. Revolutionary in Tone. Radio-Ready in Execution.

“Shortsam, you didn’t just make a song—you fired a warning shot.

And if the industry’s got any brains left, they’ll listen.”

💼 Advice for Shortsam & Jones_clp

• Leverage Groover hard – Push to rap media outlets across France, Belgium, Canada & diaspora. Your sound is export-ready.
• Mouv’, Générations, Rinse France, Paname by Night, Backpackerz—your vibe matches their ethos.
• Organize a freestyle series—“Poing Levé Sessions”—raw visuals in the hood, no extras. Just bars.
• Sell the narrative – The world wants struggle-to-stage stories. Give them that.

👊🏽 Final Words to the Fans & Industry

If you’re reading this and not blasting “Quatro,” I’m judging you.
If you’re a playlist curator ignoring this, fix up.
If you’re an artist not doing business with thisishiphophq.com.ng, ask yourself why you’re still playing amateur when the game is calling pros.

And to the real heads:
👉 Follow This Is Hip Hop HQ
👉 Submit your sound here: Groover Submission Link
👉 Share this with your friends or you’re part of the problem.

This has been Mr. Benjamins, your hip-hop plug, pen sharp like a 16 from Nas in ’96.
Stay real. Stay loud. Stay raised—Poing Levé style.