Like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Nappy Roots before them, the Creek Boyz are a smooth-talking hip-hop ensemble working at the intersection of crisp R&B and trunk-rattling rap. But the Baltimore group take the idea of the rap group to a new place: They call themselves a “trap choir” and have a highly choreographed flow that’s punctuated by sweet harmonies and gospel-like spirit. Their new song, “Boss Right Now,” is their version of a festive rap carol, and it's all about the virtues of looking out for number one.

While lyrics like, “You shine, I shine, and ain’t nobody gonna take mine,” may look dull on the page, when sung in unison, they have a charming energy. Combined with a beat of synthesized church bells, hard snares, snappy 808s, and resounding bass (produced by RL Grime, Gravez, and Noah Breakfast), “Boss Right Now” has all the hallmarks of a slapper, despite somewhat generic lyrics celebrating the spoils of success in the game (money, women, weed). Still, when the Creek Boyz sing about their glow up, you’ll want to join in the celebration, too.