Tre Eiht and Simon Hampton define a new chapter with hip-hop anthem "Circle of Life"

LyricalOdyssey Music October 16, 2025

Tre Eiht's "Circle of Life" sounds like a rebirth, a rap meditation on words that link two worlds and bring them together under the same truth that real hip-hop exists at the intersection of authenticity and vision. From Queens to Toronto, this shows the collaboration between Tre Eiht and Canadian producer Simon Hampton.

Tre Eiht's delivery has the gravity of experience, hard-earned wisdom chiseled from the pavement and buffed by contemplation. Simon Hampton's production adds cinematic layers to the grit and crisp percussion, blending New York's rawness with Toronto's sleek, moody textures. Together, Eiht and Hampton are building a sanctuary where honesty, community, and creativity intersect. Their musical chemistry is unmistakable, and it's like the two of them are architects designing a new era of sound.

There's a sense to every beat, to every bar, that these two artists are taking stock of their own lineage through rhythm. The force of "Circle of Life" is that it embodies what life actually is, the cycle from adversity to reinvention and the unbroken connection between past and future. This is hip-hop at its rawest, as thoughtful, soulful, and unapologetically breathing.