Lisha G and Trini Viv’s latest project, Groovy Steppin Sht*, is a dazzling set of prismatic bangers born from an unlikely collaboration. The story starts at Drexel University, where Trini Viv, studying music business, became captivated by Lisha G’s gritty sound. One paid feature, a few emails, and some hazy studio sessions later, the duo created this bold, genre-bending tape.
The music reflects this odd-couple energy. Groovy Steppin Sht* feels delightfully alien, like a sonic transmission from another dimension. On one side, there’s Lisha G, the South Carolina rapper raised in the “country country” of Camden, whose raw, plugg-infused style is rooted in the Atlanta underground. On the other, Trini Viv, a Philly-area native whose eccentric beats—equal parts Pharrell and Pi’erre Bourne—twist and morph with the spontaneity of living organisms. Together, they create a one-of-a-kind vibe: psychedelic, slightly surreal, and brimming with bold, off-kilter swagger.
It’s a balance of contrasts. Lisha’s smoky, laid-back delivery grounds Trini’s kaleidoscopic synths, pulling them into her orbit, while Trini’s playful beats push Lisha into experimental territory. Think Heat Check by WiFiGawd and Tony Seltzer, or I’ve Been High for Days by BoofPaxkMooky and GRIMM Doza. It’s that rare, perfect pairing of streetwise lyricist and cerebral beat wizard—a blend that’s fresh, raw, and deeply memorable.