Choco Valens refuses to let the 12 months fade quietly, as a substitute selecting to punctuate it with an emphatic exclamation level within the type of his new single, “Properly Performed.” Over a hard-hitting beat that feels each seismic and glossy, Valens unpacks a masterclass in lyrical precision, dropping intricate rhymes that demand (and reward) full consideration. The observe is a victory lap executed with gritty finesse, a reminder that his technical prowess and managed supply stay in a league of their very own. With “Properly Performed,” Valens doesn’t simply shut the chapter on the 12 months; he slams it shut with authority.