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Way to React
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Hip-Hop/Rap
Way to React was released on January 16, 2026 by Benin City as a part of the album Rap Wars - Inner City Blues - EP
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Release DateJanuary 16, 2026
LabelBenin City
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM89

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Osa Zelé
Osa Zelé
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
William Oshodin
William Oshodin
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Elliot Osagie
Elliot Osagie
Producer

Lyrics

Way to React
(Intro)
You know, a lot of people going to tell you what you should do, what you can do,
what you can't do, how you can do it, what you can do with it.
Listen, I can promise you that's only up to you to decide.
It's truly perception, that’s the number one thing that makes you feel how you feel about your life.
(Chorus)
They try to tell you that’s the way to react.
I close my eyes and looked around and had to wonder really where are we at.
I ain’t Napoleon but best believe I’m taking over every map.
you try to stay up in that hood
you gon see that you can barely relax
You stay on watch ,
cause you see many attacks,
always watching your back.
(Verse 1)
A lot of Robbin, I don't ever see a batman.
Seeing all these rappers, how they looking up to that man
Mixing guns with them drugs,
man, I think it's really sad man.
They do anything to eat , I ain't talking about no Pac-Man
Maybe cuz your dad ran, never tried to help you.
As I'm getting older, I see people really selfish.
Life is overwhelming, something you ain’t smelling.
It's rare if evil ever tells you right before it kills you.
(Chorus)
They try to tell you that's the way to react.
I close my eyes and looked around, and had to wonder really where are we at.
I ain't Napoleon, but best believe I'm taking over every map.
You try to stay up in that hood, you gon' see that you can barely relax.
You stay on watch , cause you see many attacks, always watching your back.
(Verse 2)
Only 13, but he doing 30s.
Who the fuck is giving all these kids all of these perky's?
Rather ruin lives, ****, have you heard of working.
Really want some money, motherfucker, that's the first thing.
Then you keep on learning, maybe have a journey.
Find a couple passions that be making you feel worthy.
Sitting in that pen is gon' only keep it blurry.
Always worried about a band, that ain't something you should hurry.
When money come quick, problems only come faster.
Who am I to blame you if you gotta keep your blaster?
Better do it legal till you end up with a master.
Looking at that judge, you ain't seeming like a gangster.
With them papers take your rights away
Maybe take your life away
See a **** test you, man it's rare if they just fight today.
As soon as someone losing, you can see it's getting bright today.
Everyone is scattering, just looking for what right to take.
(Chorus)
They try to tell you that's the way to react.
I close my eyes and looked around and had to wonder really where are we at.
I ain't Napoleon, but best believe I'm taking over every map.
You try to stay up in that hood, you gon' see that you can barely relax.
You stay on watch cuz you seen many attacks, always watching your back.
(Outro Chorus)
They try to tell you that's the way to react.
I close my eyes and looked around and I had to wonder really where are we at.
I ain't Napoleon, but best believe I'm taking over every map.
You try to stay up in that hood, you gon' see that you can barely relax.
You stay on watch cuz you seen many attacks, always watching your back.
Written by: William Oshodin
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