"Flex The Connect" by JPEGMAFIA is a rap song that showcases the artist's confidence and bravado. The lyrics talk about his talent, uniqueness, and success in the music industry. He asserts himself as the most dangerous and influential figure in his city, comparing himself to a young Beyoncé. The song starts with JPEGMAFIA boasting about his possessions, including a .45 caliber gun, residing in the hills, and working hard to earn money. He also mentions flexing his connections and putting his rivals on a pedestal. JPEGMAFIA then criticizes the music industry's practice of promoting artists solely for financial gain, without paying attention to their artistic vision. He claims that he is not a part of such commercial tactics and challenges indie artists to confront him. The artist continues to assert his dominance and disrespects those who consider themselves different, but are actually just following the same trends. He brags about his skills and warns anyone who challenges him. In the chorus, JPEGMAFIA mocks the industry figures who praise him but don't fully understand his music. He also mentions his reputation for being deep and expresses frustration towards the lack of recognition despite his talent. Towards the end of the song, the artist addresses individuals who admire him and aspire to be like him. He sarcastically responds to their compliments, suggesting that they should focus on their own talents rather than imitating others. The final part of the song features a spoken word section where JPEGMAFIA talks about his ambitions and connections in the music industry. He mentions Diddy showing interest in his music and his unique position due to his manager's connections. Overall, "Flex The Connect" is a bold and confident anthem where JPEGMAFIA showcases his talent, mocks industry practices, and emphasizes his individuality and success.
