Jungle boogie

Fast-growing lady rapper, Harlem-based bratty girl and cunnilingus aficionado Azealia Banks has released a new track from her upcoming mixtape “Fantastic.” Before she’s even old enough to drink, Banks has given voice to every no-nonsense bad girl since her debut, “212,” stepping in as Nicki is starting to burn out.

Banks has since appeared near the top of the charts in the United Kingdom — she’s too raunchy for puritanical United States radio — in addition to having the honor of performing at New York City’s Met Costume Gala.

Banks’ rhymes serve as the backbone to “Jumanji,” which employs marching-band-remix percussion, while steel drum tropicalia plays up her wildness. The single is playful, colorful electronica that showcases her trademark sonic density, but the instrumental is more engaging than the melody.

Her flow is steady throughout, and refrain “Real bitch all day/Uptown, Broadway” reminds her audience, “Yes, I can rap.” This is easily the best thing she’s unleashed since “212,” but ranking “Jumanji” as highly as her smash hit would be wrong.

By Francisco Tirado