Born 2 B brings a celebratory, upbeat tone to his new music, “Top It Up.” The track is built on the foundations of golden era hip hop and draws on an incredible personal experience. Born from a life threatening medical emergency in 2025 that required major surgery and a medically induced coma, the song turns that difficult chapter into something centered on celebration, energy, and being alive.
Taking a different direction from the somber mood the circumstances surrounding its creation might have dictated, “Top It Up” has a clear musical identity rooted in golden era hip hop, with an upbeat character that reflects the decision to celebrate life. The song adds another layer to the experience, the feeling of being given another chance to enjoy the little moments in life, which makes the celebration feel all the more meaningful.
The backstory of “Top It Up” gives its energy a very personal context. Major surgery, time in a medically induced coma, and a life threatening emergency are not small experiences, and the song came out after that. Born 2 B takes that moment of change and uses it as the starting point for a piece that looks forward to celebration, not lingers in darkness, letting the music reflect a new appreciation for just being here. “Top It Up” is about living life after a moment that could have changed everything. The song reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful celebrations are simply having another chance to enjoy the moment.