Era Hardaway - Espresso

“I been up. If I ain’t got it then you know I’m on the way to go get it.”

This isn’t just a song, it’s a mindset. Some days, that morning cup of coffee wears off fast, and by mid-day, you need something stronger. That’s the energy Era Hardaway’s “Espresso” brings. It’s not just a wake-up call, but a reset button for your whole day, whenever you need it.

The track opens with a bassline that’s low, warm, and steady, like the hum of something that’s been simmering for a while, before welcoming in the cymbals and drums that make the entire production feel perfectly curated, like a latte pour done right. It hits even harder knowing Hardaway produced it himself, adding another layer of intention to every sound you hear.

Hardaway doesn’t overexplain in “Espresso.” Like the connoisseur himself says in the intro, he prefers to “drink it straight black… get straight to the point.” He speaks with the kind of calm that comes from knowing exactly who he is. While confident, it never feels like he’s showing off, just real talk from someone who’s been grinding, hoping it helps someone else keep going. 

“I’m already worth a million, I just gotta manifest to feel it,” he says, and can relate tbh. If you’re chasing something bigger, staying locked in, and moving with purpose, you’ll feel this. “Espresso” is for the ones on the go, the ones grinding with intention, and the ones who know what it means to bet on yourself and keep showing up.

Go ahead and press play on “Espresso” for some motivation. No sugar needed.