Zambian singer Trap Messiah and Apa Ili So rapper James Jr have teamed up for a new tune titled “Motivation.”

The record delivers as just what the title promises—no trickery, no philosophical excursions. Trap Messiah and James Jr. deliver with real talk about resilience, tenacity and the mental discipline to continue to push forward on your weakest days. That kind of direct motivational goal works when it seems like it’s coming from a sincere place—and both musicians deliver the goods with great conviction throughout.

James Jr. has been progressively growing his profile with Apa Ili So Entertainment. In his prior Kbm collaboration “Pakuchindika,” he showed he was a rapper who could bring focused intensity to collaborative records without trying to take over every second. So on “Motivation,” he comes in as a partner, not a passenger. The message of the record is shared equally by both performers throughout.

Have you pressed play on “Motivation” yet? Let us know if it hit the spot for you in the comments.