Joey Supratta Sets The Tone With "Praise To The Most High"

Los Angeles hip-hop artist and producer Joey Supratta delivers a powerful opening statement with "Praise to the Most High (Intro)," the lead track from his new album of the same name.

As CEO of Supratta Music Group and a respected figure in the industry, Supratta has been busy collaborating with major artists like WESTSIDE BOOGIE and REASON. His music blends classic 90s hip-hop influences with modern production, creating a sound that's both timeless and timely.

The 94-second intro track serves as a perfect gateway into Supratta's latest album. With dark, atmospheric production and razor-sharp lyrics, it immediately establishes the project's tone and showcases Supratta's skill as both a rapper and producer.

"Praise to the Most High" grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. The ominous instrumental, driven by hard-hitting drums and hazy melodies, creates the perfect backdrop for Supratta's bold delivery. His flow is precise and calculated, each bar landing with impact while his clever wordplay keeps us rewinding to catch every reference.

This intro track packs so much intensity into such a short time. Rather than feeling rushed or incomplete, the track's conciseness works well—leaving us hungry for more. It's a masterclass in setting the tone for an album and leaving listeners wanting the whole thing.

Ready for impact? Find Joey Supratta's full album, Praise to the Most High, on all major streaming platforms.

We're blown away by the intensity of "Praise to the Most High (Intro)." What inspired you to open your album with such a powerful statement?

I appreciate you taking the time to listen! I felt opening with an intense record would grab the listener right from the start. The intro to the album gives you something you'd hear on a radio show freestyle segment where an artist showcases what they can do, focusing on punchlines and that lyrical skill of "connecting the dots" that hip-hop fans love. It never hurts to remind other artists and listeners just how sharp your blade really is. 

The production of "Praise to the Most High (Intro)" is incredible. As a rapper and producer, what does that creative process look like for you?

Regarding creativity, I don't have set steps that I tend to follow. Sometimes, I'll produce something that I have no intention of using, but to me, that's a crucial part of engaging your creative mind. For this album, though, I'd say 90 percent of the records were recorded without writing at all.

I would open up a session with certain productions I wanted to use and let my mind do the rest. Piece by piece, the lines would come to me, and with each line, I'd memorize the one before it until the entire verse was finished. I thought of it as another way to strengthen my creative ability by letting the words come naturally. When it was all said and done, I really enjoyed recording this album using that process. 

Could you expand on the overall concept and theme of the full project, Praise to the Most High? What does this album mean to you?

Praise to the Most High is giving all praise to God. I know some may see that as contradicting given the nature of a few of these records, but in reality, God is the one who blessed me with this ability to create. To me, this project shows the struggle of taking matters into our own hands and trusting God's timing in life.

For example, in my record, "Everything's Fine?" I open my first verse with. "Stuck between manifestin' and asking God for direction. I've had enough of unanswered questions. In need of some time to reflect but can't come to peace with my own reflection..." and that does stem from what I, and the majority of people, deal with daily.

Another example is my record "Water To Blood (Interlude)". That record is symbolic for having God on your side and exposing the ones who choose the opposite. A few lyrics that support that are "..DND, we focused. They ain't be lending no hands unless it's the one that they sold their soul with. They hopeless. Stuck in they mind, hypnosis" as well as "Water the blood just like I was Moses. Look for the flood, the water's erosive. I'm trying to make it to Heaven. So why they keep saying that hell is the closest" Throughout the album you'll hear references to God as I remind myself not to lean not on my own understanding. 

Which track from Praise to the Most High did you enjoy creating the most? Could you tell us about that process?

That's a tough one. I feel my creative mind wanders more often than not. A different feeling inspired each record, but if I had to choose, I'd say, "Everything's Fine?" It was one of my favorites. When making that record, I feel I really tapped into versions of myself that not many see.

The question mark in the title symbolizes how we tend not fully to believe ourselves when saying that phrase. The contradicting hook going back and forth is nothing more than our inner monologue trying to convince ourselves that, in fact, everything's fine, but in reality, everything just might not be. The last line of my second verse sums it up perfectly. "Just let me hide while I put up walls. And let me tell you lies while my eyes are begging you just to get involved." 

Aside from that, the records I have featuring major artists were a big accomplishment to me. "For Real" feat. WESTSIDE BOOGIE (Shady Records), "Playground" feat. REASON (formerly signed to Top Dawg Entertainment), and "Stop!" feat. Cozz (Dreamville Records) will always be three of my all-time favorite records.

What do you hope listeners take away from the full album Praise to the Most High?

I want listeners to take away whatever they need from this album. I want these records to mean something personal to them, just as they meant something personal to me. Music can be interpreted in many ways, and that's the beautiful part of creativity.

I wanted to showcase my lyrical talent, the fact that I can keep up with signed major artists, and records that show a deeper side to my creativity. At the end of the day, I just want listeners to enjoy this project and keep it in their rotation, and I hope at least one of these records can help them get through whatever it is they're going through in life. 

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