Slip Fish’s latest single, “CANNOLI,” released September 27, 2024, is a fresh fusion of confident swagger and striking storytelling-true reflection of the artist’s growth. The words really bring out his experience, intermingling them with smooth, catchy wordplay that hilariously blends humor and depth. On “CANNOLI,” Slip Fish lets loose with a personality as brazen as it is charismatic while he portrays a voyage that took him from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success.

Slip Fish demands attention right from the opening lines, with a metaphorical approach to his craft, such as “Smash every beat like it’s a different meal.” This is brilliant, because he’s establishing his versatility as an artist. Someone could say that he’s saying with each new track, it’s approached with a new feel, much like tasting a new dish for the first time. Like, the touch of this culinary imagery-such as “sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese all over my eggs”-really adds a playful and relatable level to his storytelling. His flow is just like this quality of smoothness and ease; anything from “Flow like her legs right after she shaves” to his natural rhythm and effortless delivery.

The song also captures his development, in that he grew personally and career-wise. In the verse, “Used to sleep on a muhfuckin futon / In lil bros living room,” Slip Fish meant that he moved from the bottom to where he is now. How smoothly he moved from being a small-scale start-up to being successful is explained by such lines as “Catalogue is growing yeah I got hits,” which is indicating an upward growth within the rap game.

“CANNOLI” is a song of friendship, too, as Slip Fish constantly refers to his crew and the stuff they get up to together. Whether it’s “blazing a jay wit Tommy on a roof top” or “sliding to the spot with a couple of rollies”, this imagery of close-knit friendship just adds to the vibrant energy of the song.

With clever wordplay, sharp imagery, and a contagious confidence, “CANNOLI” not only showcases Slip Fish’s artistic growth but also brings forth his ability to charm listeners with credibility and panache.