In a time when mainstream hip-hop often favours gloss over grit, Polish rapper Herbiarz arrives with an unapologetically raw and unfiltered force in his latest EP, Głód Sukcesu (Hunger for Success). Across five blistering tracks, the Tri-City native delivers a manifesto of hustle, hunger, and hard-earned pride. Since launching his journey from freestyle sessions in 2013 to full-on self-production in 2021, Herbiarz has built a reputation as a rapper, producer, writer, and entrepreneur with a vision. With praise from outlets like Radio Gdańsk and RMF FM, he’s carved his lane, and this EP accelerates down it with no brakes.
Opening with the explosive “Łykaj Moją Pięść (Swallow My Fist),” Herbiarz wastes no time throwing lyrical punches. The track’s bruising drums and menacing bass line match his commanding delivery, making it a bold statement of intent. The momentum carries into “Grupy Wpływu (Influence Groups),” a more cerebral cut where Herbiarz delves into systemic manipulation and societal control. His wordplay is razor-sharp, bristling with purpose, a quality that Polish music journalist Paweł Kątnik has lauded for its intensity and insight.
The middle of the EP hits a darker groove with “Hajs (Cash),” a track that trades bravado for bleak realism. Over a moody, head-nodding beat, Herbiarz explores the complexities of ambition and economic struggle without sugarcoating the cost. The intensity builds with “Witam,” the project’s breakout track that surged into the global Top 100 on the strength of fan votes alone. With a beat that thunders like a war drum and a flow of relentless and magnetic, it’s a song that transcends language. As Buffablog’s Matt Moretti put it, “’ Witam’ doesn’t need to be translated to make your blood flow faster”, and it doesn’t.
The final track, “Biznes Rośnie w Siłę (Business is Growing Stronger),” shifts the tone from confrontation to celebration. It’s a victory anthem with a booming beat and confident verses, capturing the evolution of Herbiarz as an artist and a label founder and leader through Introdukcja Records. It’s a sonic fist in the air, affirming his journey from rap battles like the Tubaza Vase and the II Bełchatów Hip-Hop Review to becoming a formidable figure in Poland’s underground music scene.
With ‘Głód Sukcesu‘, Herbiarz showcase his hunger and proves he’s already feasting on the rewards of perseverance. This project is a fearless expression of personal ambition and cultural commentary, fusing raw street energy with sharp production. Six albums in, and his voice is louder than ever. If you haven’t tuned in yet, it might be time, because Herbiarz isn’t waiting for permission. He’s already taken the mic, the stage, and soon, the spotlight.
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