Joell Ortiz x Sam Smith – “Stay With Me” Remix

Brooklyn wordsmith Joell Ortiz continues his trend of unleashing personal, introspective joints over epic-styled beats with a remix of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” flexing his considerable lyrical muscles alongside one of the world’s most popular songs.

Following up the critical success of his latest release House Slippers, Joell Ortiz continues his growth as a feisty and clever spitter, qualities we promised would bring him to this level of success years ago when we included him in our inaugural “Reasons Why New York Hip Hop Doesn’t Suck.” With no missteps over the years of note, his solo work and collaborative efforts with his Slaughterhouse-mates have proven that Joell Ortiz is as formidable a rap talent as anyone.

The Heatmakerz-produced “Stay With Me” remix will appear on Yaowa Nation, Joell Ortiz’s upcoming EP. On the track, he gives thanks to those who helped him along the way, throwing a bit of shade at those who didn’t, keeping with the positive outlook he exhibited on House Slippers, as well as in interviews where he discussed his attention to his health.

Check out Joell Ortiz and the Heatmakerz re-work of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me.” House Slippers is available for purchase on iTunes.