When Doechii used her Grammy speech to shine a light on Tampa, TaReef KnockOut didn’t just nod—he wrote a song. “BABYLON,” the latest single from the Tallahassee-born, Tampa-based rapper, is equal parts response and reminder. The city’s got talent, and he’s not waiting for anyone’s co-sign to prove it.
Active since the early 2010s, TaReef has made a name through slow-burn consistency and genre-fluid sharpness. His catalog moves between hip-hop, reggae, jazz, and R&B, never straying too far from grounded lyricism and a calm sense of self. He’s had ESPN placements, press from outlets across the map, and more than 500,000 streams—proof that steady pressure still cuts through.
“BABYLON” is lean and focused. A minimalist beat holds the line while TaReef delivers lines with intention, not volume. “After hearing Doechii’s speech, it felt like she was speaking directly to me—even though we’ve never met,” he shared. “Babylon is my way of saying: I’m here, and I’m ready.”
There’s no shouting for attention here—just clarity, control, and a message that lands without overreach. “BABYLON” plays like the kind of track that doesn’t beg for the spotlight—it moves toward it anyway.
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