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"MILKSHAKES" is a clever and powerful flip, showcasing YNG Martyr's lyrical skill and his producer’s vision while simultaneously acknowledging the foundational track. It’s a compelling addition to his catalogue that validates his reputation as one of Australia’s most vital and versatile rap artists.

YNG Martyr, one of Australia's most compelling and respected rappers, delivers a bold statement with his track "MILKSHAKES," which takes the instantly recognizable, raw energy of Kelis’s original and transforms it into a distinctly modern rap banger.

The core success of "MILKSHAKES" lies in YNG Martyr's ability to fuse his "authentic, unadulterated flow" with the "raw, raunchy energy" of the source material. Instead of a straightforward cover, this is a reinvention. The track is built around "gritty with Detroit drums," a conscious production choice made alongside his producer Tate. This hard-hitting rhythm section immediately grounds the song in a contemporary soundscape, providing a unique and aggressive backbone for the nostalgic sample.

Martyr's spontaneous creative process, sparked by a serendipitous trip to 7-Eleven where the Kelis original played, underscores the song's purported "raw" feel. The track was largely a freestyle, resulting in a visceral and immediate energy that distinguishes it from more structured, polished studio efforts. The final product pays clear homage to the groundwork Kelis laid while ensuring a unique and modern twist.

"MILKSHAKES" sits comfortably within YNG Martyr’s eclectic style—a blend of jerk, rage, and new wave experimental rap laced with old school boom-bap lyricism. This unconventional mix is informed by a decade of deep listening to artists like Mac Miller and Earl Sweatshirt, whom he credits for setting a high lyrical bar. This dual influence is crucial: the experimental edge fuels the "rage/jerk" element, while the boom-bap provides the structural and lyrical dexterity hinted at in his flow.