Maxine - Iconic Tae (Rap) Iconic Tae’s track Maxine is a capital G groove. The song reminds us of 00s era crossover rap, with a real Outkast feel. As far as subject matter, Iconic Tae describes the track as an 80s tale of an undercover police officer, Maxing, falling in love with a gangster, star-crossed lovers due to their differing lifestyles. In weaving his story, Iconic’s flow is smooth, riding the beat with ease, sitting perfectly in the center of the swirling production. The drums create a great drive—this record is the definition of a two-step—but we are most in love with the synth keys, which when blended with Iconic’s buzzy baritone/bass vocals makes a perfect duet. This song is summer haze personified.

Best Lyric: “Tectonic plates making moves up under her skirt.“