Back Outside: Six3 Drops a Summertime Uptown Dallas Anthem

When you think of Uptown Dallas, you think luxury. Rooftop lounges, skyline views, high-end rides, and that unmistakable Southern charm. It’s that same energy Dallas rap legend Six3, formerly known as Dorrough, captures in the music video for his new single, “Uptown.”

 “Uptown” feels built for the summer. It’s a true warm-weather record. Breezy, luxurious but not overdone. The production is uptempo, and the chopped and screwed hook layered over that quick pace gives the track a unique texture. That type of contrast isn’t easy to pull off, but Six3 makes it work. It’s a creative move that feels intentional and rooted in Texas tradition, but forward-thinking at the same time.

Lyrically, Six3 doesn’t let up. There’s no cruising. He uses every moment between the 16s to show what it means to rap and create imagery. No air, no filler, no lazy melodies. Just bars. It’s a reminder that he’s not coasting off past success. He’s putting his pen to work and delivering verses with structure and focus. That no-air approach isn’t just a style choice, it’s a statement. It says he’s still sharp, still active, and still built for this.

Visually, the “Uptown” video brings it all together. One standout shot shows Six3 posted in the back of a Rolls-Royce while a lady friend handles the driving—smooth, unbothered, and elevated. Add in the penthouse views and the presence of a variety of Southern women from different cultures who match the setting and the whole thing becomes a moving portrait of a night or day party in Uptown Dallas. For those who’ve been there, it’s familiar. For those who haven’t, it’s a proper invitation.

Another standout detail, we are like 90% sure there is no profanity in the record. Not even the usual slang that slips into most radio-ready singles. Whether that was a calculated move or just how it came out, it adds polish without taking away the record’s energy. It also adds to the reach—clean enough for more platforms, more ears, more plays.

For longtime fans, it’s refreshing to see this level of intent from Six3 at this point in his journey. As Dorrough, he stamped his name into Dallas rap history. But this isn’t just legacy talk—“Uptown” shows he’s still motivated to create, still pushing himself to bring new sounds, and still showing love to the city that raised him.

This doesn’t feel like a random single. There’s something bigger brewing. With visuals this tight and a record this focused, there’s a strong chance a full project is in motion. Whatever he’s working on, “Uptown” is a strong first step and a reminder that relatable bars, real visuals, and real presence still move the needle.

In a time where artists like Bun B and the Clipse are still competing at a high level and reminding the culture they still have stories to tell, it’s good to see Six3 in that same zone—active, inspired, and adding his voice to the current moment.