While many hip-hop tracks of the time glorified the hustle, Nonchalant used her platform to deliver a "clarion call" regarding the dangers of the drug game. Nonchalant – 5 O'Clock (LP version) Lyrics - Genius
The mid-90s was a transformative era for hip-hop, marked by a shift from the light-hearted party vibes of the 80s to more socially conscious and grittier narratives. Among the standout tracks from this period is by the Washington, D.C.-based rapper Nonchalant (born Tanya Pointer). Released in early 1996 under MCA Records, the song became a "conscious" hip-hop staple, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a gold certification. The Story and Meaning Behind "5 O'Clock" nonchalant 5 o'clock in the morning mp3 download