{"id":14931,"date":"2025-04-10T23:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T23:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/darren-waller-drops-sports-anthem-top-play-new-hip-hop-from-darren-waller\/"},"modified":"2025-04-10T23:22:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T23:22:20","slug":"darren-waller-drops-sports-anthem-top-play-new-hip-hop-from-darren-waller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/darren-waller-drops-sports-anthem-top-play-new-hip-hop-from-darren-waller\/","title":{"rendered":"Darren Waller Drops Sports Anthem \u2013 \u201cTop Play\u201d &#8211; New hip hop from Darren Waller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Darren Waller \u2013 former NFL star, musician and mental health advocate \u2013 has released his adrenaline-packed football anthem, \u201cTop Play.\u201d Inspired by his All-Pro career, the track is a high-energy track fueled by relentless determination, competitive fire and the mindset required to perform at the highest level. With electrifying production and commanding lyrics, \u201cTop Play\u201d track captures the intensity and mindset of peak performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/darren-waller-drops-sports-anthem-top-play\/about:blank\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1992373112&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/1992373112&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cWhen I heard the beat drop, I immediately thought, \u201cThis would sound crazy behind the SportsCenter Top 10.\u201d The horns and hard-hitting production brought out my competitive side, taking me back to when teams tried everything to stop me. This is the track that makes you say, \u201cAin\u2019t nobody f***ing with me!\u201d explains Waller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Darren Waller, a former NFL star and Pro Bowl selection, is also a passionate musician and mental health advocate. Originally from Landover, MD, and raised in Atlanta, he now resides in Las Vegas. Inspired by his great-grandfather, jazz pianist Fats Waller, Darren began exploring music in 2015, the same year he was drafted into the NFL. Though music took a backseat to football, he made his debut in 2021 with Delusions of Clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2024, he was featured on the Madden NFL \u201924 soundtrack. Following his NFL retirement, Darren released three EPs: Mind Games: <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/darren-waller-all-in-your-head\/\"><strong>It\u2019s All In Your Head<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/darren-waller-on-notice-bag-talk-ep\/\"><strong>On Notice: Bag Talk<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and Internal Warfare: <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/darren-waller-this-too-shall-pass\/\"><strong>This Too Shall Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, along with the single \u201cMajoring In Minor\u201d featuring Westside Boogie. Influenced by artists like Jay-Z and Coldplay, Darren\u2019s music reflects his journey, competitive drive, and faith. His music aims to motivate and inspire listeners, offering a therapeutic outlet through self-reflection and overcoming obstacles. 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