Joey Batts - LaFz [prod. Greg Rivers] (Video)

One of Connecticut's elder statesmen kicks off the New Year with a surprise release, giving the visual treatment to a record that finds life on his 2024 project, Joseph.

The Greg Rivers-produced "LaFz" showcases Joey Batts doing what Batts does best - it's a track packed with bars that hit hard, wrapped up in a pristine flow from start to finish. Listeners will have to run it back a few times to really catch and appreciate the clever wordplay and sharp lyricism. And you'll have no problem doing so thanks to the complete package that is "LaFz." In 2025 we're getting Batts at his peak, bringing decades of experience to the table as he combines a mature perspective with earned arrogance and subtle humor.

The production on this one is rolling and thunderous, creating a vibe that captures the confidence of Joey's lyrics wonderfully. On "LaFz," and throughout the entirety of Joseph, listeners are privileged to experience the symbiotic relationship that exists between Joey Batts and Greg Rivers. These two men have grown and matured together through all the highs and lows life has put in their respective paths and it's a blessing to sit back and listen to that relationship, friendship and brotherhood manifest on wax.

"LaFz" emerges from powerful record to potent visual thanks to KWDAGOAT, who traveled into the woods with Batts to shoot the video. The final product, shot guerrilla-style, is clean and simple, allowing the music to sit enigmatically in the spotlight as Joey moves through the black and white natural landscape.

Joseph is available now on all your favorite streaming platforms. Watch "LaFz" below.

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