Rappers including T.I., Wiz Khalifa, and Remy Ma have rushed to remix DeJ Loaf’s “Try Me,” but none have done it quite like Mack Wilds. The actor-turned-singer gives the Detroit rapper’s DDS-produced single an R&B makeover and takes a moment to reflect on the past year of his career.

“Now a Grammy nomination later and I’m touted as a savior, Mr. New Waver,” he boasts.

Listen to his smooth flow below.