Raymond Jackson Jr., also known as RAY DA WORST, returns with a bang on his latest single, “Rotate da Hammer,” one of the best tunes off his 33-track double album The Quiet One. This release is more than simply a song; it’s a raw, true slice of hip-hop culture—a tribute to the art form and his late producer and colleague, DJ FURIO.
With gritty boom-bap music, crisp lyricism, and DJ scratches straight from the golden era, “Rotate da Hammer” pays homage to the genre’s beginnings while moving forward with a dominating presence. Every word from RAY DA WORST is calculated, reflecting years of experience and a strong appreciation for narrative. The song demonstrates his ability to strike a balance between technical competence and emotional weight, which is becoming increasingly rare in today’s landscape.
This single, like the rest of The Quiet One, was engineered, written, and delivered entirely by RAY DA WORST, with DJ FURIO’s characteristic cuts and beats serving as the album’s backbone—his final masterwork before his death.
If you’re a hip-hop purist or just looking for music with meaning, “Rotate da Hammer” and The Quiet One deserve your complete attention.
