Hartford Artist Fuego Base Drops EP Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper

Hartford’s own Fuego Base, signed to Benny the Butcher’s Black Soprano Family (B$F) label for the past two years, returns with his latest EP, Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper. The six-track EP blends street grit with personal reflection and storytelling. Last year, Fuego Base was named Artist of the Year at the 2TYME Awards, solidifying his position as one of Connecticut’s most respected voices.

    This EP continues a narrative Fuego Base has been building since his 2020 mixtape Tell My Mom I’m a Rapper, followed by Tell My Mom I’m a Rapper Still in October 2021. Each release chronicles his evolution, from early street hustles to personal loss, including his mother’s passing, incarceration, and breaking both legs. Those experiences give the EP a depth beyond bars and beats.

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Hartford Artist Fuego Base Shows Growth and Grit on I’m Still a Rapper

     The standout track, “I’m Still a Rapper,” perfectly captures the EP’s tone. Hartford artist Fuego Base opens with humor, joking about being richer than Hartford-native and former NBA champion Rick Mahorn. He walks listeners through his mindset without forcing aggression.

    Bars like “I ain’t into the funny shirts, but I got quarter zips” nod to the viral quarter-zip sweater moment while keeping it grounded in the hood. Lines like “all these robot streams, this shit really fixed the trap” critique industry automation, and “my brand worth a mill without my actual investments” highlights value built on hustle and respect. It’s moments like these that make Hartford artist Fuego Base’s storytelling stand out.

Fuego Base performing live bringing energy to fans with his standout bars 

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Hartford Artist Fuego Base Brings Grit and Storytelling on Wish Em Well

    Track two, “Wish Em Well,” shows the darker, street-focused side of Fuego Base. In it, he raps:

    “Married the game but didn’t kiss. If you don’t believe the Base God, then you are infidel. I bet a cop dog die if he sniffed my scale.”

    The lines are raw, unfiltered, and layered with grit. Here, Fuego Base reflects on loyalty to the streets, survival, and the stakes of his early hustle — a contrast to the reflective humor found on “I’m Still a Rapper.” It’s a reminder that his storytelling doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities that shaped him.

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Hartford Artist Fuego Base Brings Features and Focused Storytelling on the EP

    Featuring Brillo and Mike Loud, the EP stays tight and purposeful. The production leaves space for Fuego Base’s bars to land, letting storytelling take center stage. He raps with controlled vengeance, weaving his past struggles with present success.

    Signing to B$F could weigh on any artist, but Fuego Base handles it effortlessly. Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper isn’t about proving anything. It confirms growth, legacy, and his place as one of Hartford’s standout rappers.

Cover art for Fuego Base’s EP Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper, showcasing his personal and lyrical growth 

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Listen to Hartford Artist Fuego Base on Spotify

Hartford artist Fuego Base proves with Tell My Momma I’m Still a Rapper that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the CT hip hop scene.

    Stream the EP now on Spotify and follow Fuego Base for more music, updates, and upcoming visuals.

    Check out our previous coverage of Fuego Base’s mixtapes and the latest in Connecticut hip hop to stay connected with the rising artists shaping the 2TYME Music scene.

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