Busta Rhymes convened a remix of “New York Knicks Anthem” by Joey Bada $$, Swizz Beatz, Papoose, Nems and DJ Scratch.
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Busta Rhymes brought high temperatures and boroughs, as well as a star mix for his “New York Knicks’ National Anthem,” the Knicks’ pace dropped Thursday (May 29) in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The mix included Joey Bada $$, Papoose, Nems, Swizz Beatz and DJ Scratch in less than five minutes, and united the lineup of New York hip-hop heavyweights in a tribute to the city’s basketball pride and cultural grit.
“Blessings won’t stop, so we will never stop!!!” Busta wrote the teasing track. “After @nyknicks win, I told me to make this announcement!!! [BRAND] New Banger Alert! ! ! ”
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The original version of the National Anthem fell after Game 2, but this updated version is even more pressing, reflecting the Knicks’ mentality of being behind 3-1 in the series.
The listener didn’t waste time, calling the track “Real Love Letter to the Knicks” and praised its ability to blend hip-hop and basketball energy into a gritty rally.
The Knicks responded on the court, never trailing in Game 5 and scoring in the first five games.
The victory forced Indiana’s Game 6, and New York will even try the series and hold its first NBA final since 1999.
“New York Knicks National Anthem (Remix)” dropped Thursday (May 29), and the Knicks extended their season that night.
