DAPS Brings Cobbs Creek Stories to Life on “Down wit dat (cold killa)”

Philadelphia hip-hop artist DAPS returned on August 4 with “Down wit dat (cold killa),” a remix single rooted firmly in his own experiences growing up in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood.

Recorded at Sounds Like Soma in South Philly, the track pairs DAPS’s sharp storytelling with production from Zack. The beat took unexpected inspiration from the Theme from SWAT, but the pair transformed that starting point into something entirely their own. Against this backdrop, DAPS reflects on life around 60th Street, bringing a personal and authentic perspective to the song.

Catchy hooks and fiery bars give “Down wit dat (cold killa)” an immediate energy, while DAPS’s connection to the neighborhood adds real weight to his words. Having already attracted attention from blogs in Brazil and London, the track continues to introduce his distinctive Philadelphia voice to listeners beyond his hometown.

“Down wit dat (cold killa)” is another strong showcase of DAPS’s ability to turn lived experience into memorable hip-hop.