The New Orleans rapper floats nostalgically on his latest cut.
With his extensive discography, 29-year-old veteran Chetta has created a cult-like following behind the cutting-edge sound he has crafted with tracks like “Polluted Paradise,” featuring $uicideBoy$, “KNOCK KNOCK,” and “Overdose Over You.” Since previewing a snippet of “30 Minutes to Nothing,” fans have protested for its release. This single sets the stage as a promotional cut for his upcoming release Polluted Paradise 4. Additionally, it looks back to a time of reconciliation between Chetta and $uicideboy$ member $crim in which they settled their differences and began releasing fan-favorite collaborations once more.
In “30 Minutes to Nothing,” Chetta glides above transcending synths and reversing pianos in hopeful stature. Applying his signature rasp, he reflects on the trials of his past, chanting, “You don’t wanna know / I’ve been some places you don’t wanna go.” At the forefront, the $crim-produced instrumental creeps at a slow tempo with reluctant drums to connect in rapport with Chetta’s punchlines. He warns of the adversity he has faced and does so enthusiastically, signaling that he has learned his lesson and wants to keep moving forward. “I ain’t worried ‘bout it / Take the hurt up out me / pop a perc I’m drownin’ / smokin’ earth in mountains,” he states, continuing to personify the idea of meditating on life’s ordeals before letting them go. The relaxed tone Chetta exudes in his delivery reinforces this feeling of a calm, care-free state.
The track is accompanied by a self-directed visual featuring footage from live performances interlaced with shots of the artist in solitude, smoking a rooftop joint behind aptly rose-tinted glasses. By incorporating these elements, the video ties back to Chetta’s state of mind in creating this song: a moment of clarity in which he reflects upon the past before pivoting eagerly towards the future. And with his highly anticipated Polluted Paradise 4 slated for release on November 28, Chetta has good reason to be excited.