Philadelphia Phenomenon Armani White Releases New Single “MOUNT PLEASENT.”
Platinum-selling, West Philly artist Armani White serves up a brand new single entitled “MOUNT PLEASANT.” out now via Def Jam Recordings.
The song showcases yet another facet of his dynamic artistry, pairing his emotionally charged delivery with lightly strummed acoustic guitar. The maverick rapper switches up the cadence and reins in the rapid-fire flows with impactful melodies. Along the way, he lyrically processes inner conflict, mental health, and the kind of heartbreak that leaves unseen scars. Finding light at the end of the tunnel, he confidently reaches out for a moment of acceptance, “I think I’m finally okay with not being okay.”
The hook stretches to anthemic heights on “MOUNT PLEASANT.,” and he decides to take a stand on “I think this the perfect hill to die on.”
Of course, it arrives on the heels of “GHOST.” featuring Samara Cyn. It earned critical acclaim. UPROXX professed, “Armani White and Samara Cyn leave a lasting impression with the Fabolous-sampling ‘Ghost’.” VIBE touted it among “More New Hip-Hop Music For Spinning Blocks,” and HotNewHipHop applauded it as “an intoxicating, energetic, slightly nostalgic, and bouncy cut that shows off a lot of chemistry between both MCs.” Billboard perhaps put it best, “Every listener will have their shoulders grooving.”
It landed in the wake of “CUT THE LIGHTS.” Since arriving this Spring, it has clocked just shy of a million streams. Page Six sat down with him for an interview about the track, and Ratings Game Music summed it up succinctly as “another banger.” Plus, HotNewHipHop praised, “His energy is electric, his presence undeniable,” while VIBE declared, “This is how you show the world you’re here to stay.”
Bringing this vibe on the road, Armani will open for the legendary T-Pain on his upcoming “TP20” Tour. The tour kicks off on October 3 in Oxon Hill, MD at The Theater at MGM National Plaza, canvases the Midwest and South, and concludes on October 26 in Lincoln, NB at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
“CUT THE LIGHTS.” was initially teased at the NFC Championship game where the Eagles went on to conquer the Superbowl! The track’s frenetic beat underlines a barrage of rapid-fire bars from Armani White. His cadence alternates between gritty and gravely intonation and tightly wound verbal fireworks. As the bass booms, he goes on to proclaim, “You can tell ‘em that I did it for the city…Cut the motherfucking lights.” He asserts his dominance with uncontainable energy and an uncorked kinetic flow.
After stacking up nearly 10 billion streams, he launches another era now.
He closed out 2024 with “TTSO” which followed his Road to CASABLANCO. EP. It ushered him to the forefront of the mainstream, posting up over half-a-billion streams and counting, anchored by the success of the platinum selling viral hit “BILLIE EILISH.” Inciting critical acclaim from XXL and more, Billboard chronicled how, “Despite his big, bright smile and sweet demeanor, Armani White has been through some of life’s toughest battles.” HipHopDX raved, “The greatest strength of this project is how it positions Armani as able to hang on records with multiple generations.” HotNewHipHop assured, “This project alone showcases Armani’s lyrical strength.”
Among other accolades, he has also delivered showstopping performances at the BET Hip Hop Awards, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, MTV EMAS, Dick Clark’s NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE, Streamy’s and beyond. Plus, BET christened him a “BET Amplified Artist,” and MTV touted him as a Global PUSH artist.
TP20 TOUR (Opening for T-Pain):
- 10/3 Oxon Hill, Maryland @ The Theater at MGM National Plaza
10/4 Bridgeport, Connecticut Hartford @ Healthcare Amphitheater
10/7 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania @ Stage AE
10/8 Cleveland, Ohio @ Jacob’s Pavilion
10/10 Buffalo, New York @ Outer Harbor Live At Terminal B
10/11 Newport, Kentucky @ Megacorp Pavillion
10/14 Clearwater, Florida @ The Baycare Sound
10/15 Hollywood, Florida @ Hard Rock Live
10/17 Tallahassee, Florida @ Donald Tucker Civic Center
10/18 Brandon, Mississippi @ Brandon Amphitheater
10/19 Birmingham, Alabama @ Coca-Cola Amphitheater
10/21 Houston, Texas White @ Oak Music Hall
10/22 Irving, Texas The Pavillion @ Toyota Music Factory
10/24 St. Louis, Missouri @ The Factory
10/25 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma @ The Zoo Amphitheater
10/26 Lincoln, Nebraska @ Pinnacle Bank Arena
