Emeralds: new single by Kodes produced by PXP RECORDS
Summary
- Confirmed success for "Prêt"
- A signature video: Paris, flow, and attitude
- A cover that shines: between identity and belonging
- Focus on style: Kodes in Denim Tears, the crew in PXP Essentials
- What do Denim Tears’ motifs represent?
- Meanwhile, Kodes’s crew sports PXP colors
- PXP RECORDS x BELIEVE MUSIC: a solid partnership
- Street culture, from textiles to the mic
Two weeks after making a mark with “Prêt”, Kodes keeps the momentum going.
The rapper from the PXP Circle returns today with a new single titled “Émeraudes”,
produced by PXP RECORDS in collaboration with NO CAP, and distributed by Believe.
A track both raw and refined, reflecting its author: determined, stylish, true to his universe.
And further proof that Project X Paris continues to build a strong link between streetwear and music, between style and sound.
Listen to "Émeraudes" by Kodes
Confirmed success for "Prêt"
Before talking about “Émeraudes,” it’s impossible to ignore the hit of his previous single, “Prêt”, released only two weeks ago and already over 500,000 views on YouTube.
An explosive launch for PXP RECORDS, laying the foundation of a visionary label: created by a streetwear brand, for urban culture.
A signature video: Paris, flow, and attitude
Shot in Paris, the video for “Émeraudes” immerses us in Kodes’s world:
a mix of raw energy, success, and urban culture.
Between Cadillac Escalade, drink cup, impeccable braids, and luxury products, the US spirit typical of Kodes sets the tone!
We follow Kodes in his daily life: luxury clothes shopping, diamond-studded G-Shock watch, and a must-stop at Maison Guava, a famous high-end streetwear store in the capital.
A strong visual universe, halfway between the street and the American dream, where every detail reflects success and pride in his origins.
A cover that shines: between identity and belonging
On the single’s cover, everything is symbolic.
Two diamond chains can be seen:
- The PXP chain, a sign of belonging to the PXP Circle, symbol of unity and loyalty
- Kodes’s personal chain, representing a bee — his emblem, his identity.
Two pieces of jewelry, two powerful symbols.
One embodies the collective, the other the personal journey.
Together, they perfectly summarize the spirit of PXP RECORDS: the alliance of authenticity, ambition, and self-expression.
Focus on style: Kodes in Denim Tears, the crew in PXP Essentials
In the video, Kodes wears a blue tracksuit by Denim Tears, a brand as aesthetic as it is activist.
Founded by Tremaine Emory in 2019, Denim Tears does not just create clothes: it conveys a strong cultural message at the heart of fashion.
What do Denim Tears’ motifs represent?
The most emblematic motif is the cotton wreath, a central symbol of the brand.
This motif refers to the history of cotton in the United States, the memory of enslaved labor, and the historical impact on the African American community.
This choice is far from decorative: it is an identity and cultural claim,
turning a material of suffering into a symbol of resilience.
Denim Tears makes clothing a narrative canvas: wearing these pieces means affirming awareness, not just style.
Meanwhile, Kodes’s crew sports PXP colors
Some in red PXP Essentials, others in black, recalling the unity of the Circle and the strong identity of our brand. Each shot strengthens this link between textiles and music, between look and message.
Discover our Essentials capsule
PXP RECORDS x BELIEVE MUSIC: a solid partnership
Behind this project, an ambitious structure: PXP RECORDS continues to establish itself as a key player in the urban scene.
Thanks to its partnership with Believe, a recognized distributor and pillar of French rap,
the label ensures international visibility and a credible foothold in the music industry.
Believe opens doors, but above all, it allows PXP RECORDS to stay true to its essence: offering free, authentic music deeply linked to street culture.
Street culture, from textiles to the mic
With “Émeraudes”, Kodes proves once again that he knows how to transform his inspirations into images and sound.
Between rap, style, and storytelling, he delivers a strong track where every detail – from the tracksuit to the symbol – tells a story.
At Project X Paris, we believe in this fusion: the street as a source of total expression.
PXP RECORDS is not just another label; it is a natural extension of our DNA, where fashion and sound meet to write the culture of tomorrow.