Tampa-based artist TaReef KnockOut steps up with a clear message on his latest single “BABYLON”—a sharp, reflective track born from inspiration and grounded in intention. Originally from Tallahassee, TaReef’s no stranger to the Florida rap circuit, but “BABYLON” marks something different: less a song, more a call to attention.
The track was sparked by Doechii’s Grammy speech, where she shouted out Tampa and called for the industry to start paying closer attention. For TaReef, that wasn’t background noise—it was a signal. “It felt like she was speaking directly to me,” he said. “Babylon is my response, my statement… I just need the opportunity—and when it comes, I promise to make the most of it.”
Musically, “BABYLON” pulls from the palette that’s defined TaReef’s sound—hip-hop foundations blended with touches of reggae, R&B, and jazz. The lyrics cut through with clarity, matching steady, deliberate production with a tone that’s confident but never forced. It’s the sound of an artist fully in his lane, moving with purpose.
With past releases featured on ESPN, press coverage across multiple international outlets, and over 500K streams to date, TaReef KnockOut has built his base the hard way: consistency, story-driven content, and sharp lyricism. “BABYLON” doesn’t reinvent the wheel—it tightens it. And with it, TaReef’s message rings out clearly: he’s here, he’s listening, and he’s ready.
