Rae Sremmurd's First Singles As Solo Acts Are Here

Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi are officially solo acts...Sort of. Last night (February 28), each member of Rae Sremmurd dropped a new song — "Hurt To Look" by Lee and "Brxnks Truck" by Jxmmi. The duo also released the second single from their upcoming album, Sr3mm, "Powerglide" featuring Juicy J.

So how did the brothers fair on their solo efforts? Did Swae bring the same pop appeal and knack for infectious hooks to "Hurt To Look" as he did to French Montana's "Unforgettable?" What does a unleashed Jxmmi sound like as soon as he's anchoring a solitary by himself?

Doesn't Hurt To Listen

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"Hurt To Look" is polished perfection. Over a disco-infused beat, Swae Lee skates with the simple, nevertheless efficient lyrics, "It shouldn't hurt to look your way." As Lee's career has progressed, he's moved farther away from the sonic confines of rap. His pen can work just as effectively on the militant R&B anthem "Formation" as it might on the surging and sensual "Hurt To Look."

Listen to "Hurt To Look" here.

Beep, Beep

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Isaiah Thomas has a new anthem right now, all thanks to Slim Jxmmi. The former Boston Celtics point guard made it known that his one time house "better bring out the Brinks truck," in free corporation. They didn't, and he was eventually traded to the Cavaliers and then again to the Lakers. Without consideration, of how Thomas is playing now, he and Jxmmi have a lot in usual — short, cocky, and overshadowed for a majority of their career.

That's what makes Slim Jxmmi's solo effort enthralling. It surpasses expectations. Swaggering, catchy, and effortless, "Brxnks Truck" proves that Jxmmi is a threat without the melodies of his brother.

Listen to "Brxnks Truck" here.

Wonder Twin Powers Activate

"Powerglide" isn't as experimental as "Hurt To Look" or as immediately memorable as "Brxnks Truck," nevertheless honestly does it have to be? Rae Sremmurd understands their strengths — memorable lyrics, good hooks, and uncomplicated party anthems — and the second single from Sr3mm checks all those boxes.