Haris Barekzai puts in plenty of time during the day as a service manager at a car dealership, but by night he becomes Interstate Snake, a rapper with a deep, raspy, and soulful voice, whose sound sets him apart. His new release, ‘Jersey in The HOF’ sees him channel the intensity of a NFL pre-game montage, with every bar and line loaded with football metaphors.
The track is driven by a steady piano line, with sharp hi-hats, while Interstate Snake’s delivery is commanding and powerful. There’s championship imagery all through: Mahomes no-look passes, Lambeau leaps, and undefeated seasons, comparing the grind required for hip hop success to full-body contact sport. An anthem of resilience and respect, ‘Jersey In The HOF’ is fierce, yet motivational, and serves as a rallying cry for anyone who is determined to make it, and leave a lasting mark.
The music video for ‘Jersey In The HOF’ takes Interstate Snake’s vision and brings it to life in all its glory. Shot entirely on the football field of a local football field, it has all that we’ve come to expect of a hip hop clip – flashing chains, and beautiful girls – with the addition of football jerseys, game-day drills, and sports-style animations that could easily have been used in a pro sports broadcast. While there’s plenty playful moments, Interstate Snake brings his message loud and clear: success is earned only through preparation, pressure, and perseverance, and there’s time enough to celebrate – in the video this is represented by him having a jug of water poured over his head – when all these things have been achieved.
Watch the music video for ‘Jersey In the HOF’ below, and find out more about Interstate Snake and his music online on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify.
