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Honey Bxby & Toosii Deliver R&B Perfection With “3AM”

A Smooth Blend of Nostalgia, Intimacy, and Undeniable Chemistry

By NWO SPARROWPublished 8 months ago 3 min read
“3AM” by Honey Bxby: The Grown R&B Call We Didn’t Know We Needed

Rapid Review of Honey Bxby “3AM”

Beats — 10/10

Lyrics -7 /10

Concepts-5/10

Rollout — 10/10

Replay Value — 10/10

Total Music Score — 8.5 /10

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A first listen into Honey Bxby’s Raw Honey era leaves no doubt — she’s ready to dominate late-night R&B.

Let’s be real, when you sample a classic like Fabolous and Lil’ Mo’s “Can’t Let You Go,” you better come correct. Honey Bxby does just that and more. Her new single “3AM” featuring Toosii doesn’t just glide through nostalgia; it owns the sound, giving early 2000s R&B lovers a reason to perk up and press replay. This isn’t just another moody slow jam about a late-night link. It’s a full-blown sultry atmosphere.

From the moment the song opens with Honey’s unaccompanied line — “3AM, you know I’m waiting for you” — she commands attention. There’s something about the acapella intro that feels cinematic. You can almost see the low-lit apartment hallway, the unlocked door, the mental push-pull between vulnerability and confidence. The beat slides in like it’s slipping off a silk robe — soft, deliberate, and undeniably sexy.

Bankroll Got It really understood the assignment with this production. The ghost sample from Fabolous and Lil’ Mo is used tastefully, not lazily like a nod, not a crutch. It builds the nostalgia but gives Honey her own lane to move in. And she floats in it effortlessly.

Lyrically, “3AM” isn’t trying to win a Pulitzer. It doesn’t need to. The strength here is in restraint. Bxby says just enough to set the mood without oversharing. She’s not playing games, and she’s not throwing shade. This is grown-woman yearning. Intentional. Targeted. Personal. “Left the door unlocked, you know you’ll fall through,” she sings — and you believe it.

Then there’s Toosii. Listen — I’ll be honest. I didn’t expect him to match the tone this well. His verse is short, sure, but every bar sticks. More importantly? He stayed on topic. He didn’t come in with random flex lines or off-kilter metaphors that had nothing to do with the vibe. He complimented the record, didn’t try to outshine it, and for that alone, this might be one of his best features in a while.

With “3AM,” Honey Bxby isn’t just giving us another single. She’s giving us proof of concept. She knows who she is, she knows what she wants us to feel, and she knows how to deliver. The track falls right in line with her consistent rollout strategy leading up to her debut EP, Raw Honey, dropping May 30. Between this and the earlier drop “Think I Might,” she’s already building an emotional arc with sweetness, temptation, and raw intimacy.

If this is a taste of what Raw Honey is going to sound like, consider me fully tuned in.

🎧 Music Breakdown

Beats — 10/10

The production is top-tier. Bankroll Got It flipped a beloved sample without making it corny or overdone. It knocks just hard enough while staying smooth — a real balancing act that hits every note of the mood.

Lyrics — 7/10

This track isn’t about lyrical gymnastics. Honey Bxby lets the tone and vocal texture do the work, keeping the lyrics digestible and intentional. That’s what makes it replayable. You feel it before you even think it.

Concepts — 5/10

Let’s not pretend “after-the-club link-up” music is new. It’s not. But it’s rarely done this well. Honey spins the narrative with focus and grown sensuality, elevating the familiar concept into something polished.

Rollout — 10/10

Releasing “3AM” just weeks before the Raw Honey EP? Genius move. It hits at the perfect time to build anticipation while delivering real substance. She’s making every single count.

Replay Value — 10/10

You’re not just gonna hear this once. This is “add to the playlist immediately” music. From the beat to the vocals to the chemistry — it demands a second, third, fourth listen.

🎯 Total Music Score: 8.5/10

“3AM” proves Honey Bxby is more than just buzz. She’s building something real , sonically rich, emotionally focused, and executed with vision. This isn’t just a one-off hit. This is an artist stepping into her zone.

Watch Honey Bxby & Toosii — “3AM” (Official Lyric Video) here via Youtube

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NWO SPARROW

NWO Sparrow — The New Voice of NYC

I cover hip-hop, WWE & entertainment with an edge. Urban journalist repping the culture. Writing for Medium.com & Vocal, bringing raw stories, real voices & NYC energy to every headline.

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