Milwaukee’s own A.C. the Ruler is heating things up just in time for summer with Summa Raps, a three-track EP that dropped June 29. Teaming up with producer Nimbus Cool, the project kicks off with “Simple Things”—a laid-back, acoustic-driven groove that lets A.C.’s signature lyrical density breathe over a mellow, mid-tempo vibe.

It’s a refreshing move for the veteran rapper, who’s been a consistent force in the city’s hip-hop scene since Falling Up dropped back in 2016. Projects like Cirrocumulus, From Milwaukee With Love, and Everything is Fine have cemented A.C. as one of Milwaukee’s most reliable lyricists, and Summa Raps feels like a natural extension of that catalog—equal parts reflective and effortlessly smooth.

The production on “Simple Things” leans heavily into acoustic textures, giving the track an almost live-performance intimacy. A.C.’s flow rides the beat with precision, balancing conversational delivery with his trademark wordplay. The result is the kind of track that fits a late-night drive just as well as a backyard cookout.

With the temperatures rising, Summa Raps is exactly the kind of seasonal drop Milwaukee needed. Press play below and let the Ruler remind you why he’s been running this city for the better part of a decade.