Directed by Mogal Chris, the official visualizer for “Rap Don’t Pay The Bills” by rising rapper Timcence is creating buzz among hip-hop fans and hustlers.
This visual piece portrays Timcence as a garbage collector, driving home the message that one should never be ashamed of their work, regardless of their celebrity status. The visual emphasizes the importance of hard work and the reality that even stars must earn a living to pay their bills.
The song kicks off with an introspective intro where Timcence reflects on his journey and work ethic:
“Kong mukwongo amiti apwone kena kena
I done made myself the man,
I survived procrastination with ma crazy work ethic, Unpredictable obstacles tried to block the petty path,
to kick Elon Musk from the Forbes list.”
The hook drives the song’s core message:
“Rap don’t pay the bills, till you sign a record deal
Hit the main stream, Rap don’t pay the bills, Rap won’t settle debts
Rap Pe culu bill moo, Wanga I signing record deal I poto I main stream
I’m all about taking a risk that can mess up yo life.”
In the verse, Timcence tackles systemic inequalities and personal perseverance:
“We all talk about the way the system’s designed,
To make the rich richer with the penny from the many
And the many are the people with all the Basics
Sad, they the ones who are trapped in the matrix, uh!”
He also shares a friend’s bold dream:
“Got a crazy homie, who’s madly brave
He’s spreading positivity in negative way
Remembered when he told me he gon quit his job work so hard and purchase his boss’s b’ness.”
The track also reflects Timcence’s grind and ambition, blending raw lyrics with real talk about the hustle:
“Dropped a bunch tracks ever since 2020 never got a dime, never got a record contract
Funny how they talking trash like they know it all
Rap will pay the bills, gimme 2 more years.”
The new visualizer has garnered significant attention on YouTube, with numerous comments praising Timcence’s talent and message:
@itslemah: Let’s not just stop by praising Timcence on YT, we still got a lot of things to do for this big talent of ours. Let’s request for his songs on radios, stream on Spotify and other media both locally and internationally. Timcence is definitely the next big thing.
@OtimMartine-tv1tb: So hard bro, it is one of those that shows a big difference from others.
@alsinaKenneth: Dish some hot street trap for goons outta bro… appreciate it.
@onlypips-xi5zy: Bro build security around they gon hunt you, yo legit.
@innocentociti2184: Damn, bro, that’s on point… You summarized the struggle of making it in the music game. “Rap Don’t Pay the Bills” hits hard with its raw lyrics and real talk about the hustle and grind. This track speaks to every pro chasing their dreams against all odds. Respect men.
@bondozleminey7521: Timcence is very talented, there is no northern Ugandan artist who has ever done such innovative videos and his rap style is real sometimes he sounds like Kendrick Lamar. He is our Ug Nasty C. I like everything about him. Such videos have ever seen it from NF on “When I Grow Up” song so this makes Timcence so different from Ug rappers.
@Garangkuolfans: 2qupe is the best rapper in Northern Uganda. If you think I’m wrong then argue with your keyboard.
