Milwaukee hip-hop continues to stake its claim, and Vito Solo isn’t letting up on the accelerator. The prolific Cream City rapper just dropped “Up Roll,” a laid-back yet punchy new single that features Lonni Monae — and it’s exactly the kind of homegrown heat we’ve come to expect from him.

With a groove that sits comfortably in your chest, “Up Roll” rides a mid-tempo bounce that’s equal parts head-nodding and hypnotic. Vito Solo delivers his trademark confident flow over production that leans into danceability without sacrificing the raw edge that’s defined his Welcome To Milwaukee series. The track’s energy runs high, but there’s a cool, deliberate swagger to it — the kind of song that sounds just as good cruising down North Avenue as it does rattling speakers at the function.

Lonni Monae’s presence adds another dimension, complementing Vito’s delivery with a collaborative chemistry that feels natural rather than forced. It’s a pairing that works, blending two distinct voices into something cohesive and replay-worthy.

Coming off his Welcome To Milwaukee, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 projects — sprawling compilations that showcased his ability to unite the city’s talent under one banner — this new single suggests Vito Solo is keeping his foot on the gas heading into summer. If you’ve been sleeping on Milwaukee hip-hop, consider this your wake-up call.

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