Looks like Atlanta got another one. “OG Bobby Johnson” is produced by, guess who, Bobby Johnson and features the gravely vocals of a young MC named Que. The new Atlantic Records signee got the clubs in a frenzy nationwide with this one. Make sure you know where your friends are when the riotous chorus kicks in. This ain’t got shit to do with the 1992 film but it’s a movie.—YN
Save that sensitivity shit for Ralph Tresvant. The Coke Boys ain’t havin it. Off Chinx’s I’ll Take It From Here EP, the Far Rock Queens MC and his co-D French Montana keep the haters at arm’s length on this infectious gem. The verses may be a bit flawed but this track clearly wins cause the hook is wavier than Max B on his surfboard. You gotta fuck with this one.—YN
Lots of folks we’re complaining about the state of NY hip-hop this year but Troy Ave did something about it. New York City is an ode to the 90’s Big Apple aesthetic but with a new millennial twist. This BK boy got big dreams and he’s got a relentless grind to add on to his hometown’s legacy. They always say you can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been. Fittingly Troy pays homage to his Empire State […]
Trae Tha Truth is a national treasure. A gangster and gentleman from Houston, Texas who demands respect and is a master networker with music’s elite. Shit who else can get Sean “Puffy” Combs on the title track of their mixtape shouting them out? How bout Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather on an interlude? OK we’ll wait. Seriously it ain’t all about connections. Trae has earned them and continues to be a seriously underrated talent. On the Lil Reese-featured “Fucked Up”, he […]
Lil Bibby sounds gruffy. The young MC’s delivery makes him sound like an OG. Guess growing up in the mean streets of Chicago can age you. His 17 track mixtape, Free Crack showcases his tough upbringing and his potential for great heights. Hosted by DJ Scream, this is a satisfying listen. Things kick off on the autobiographical “Bibby Story” where he lays out the blueprint: “I’ve been locked up, shot at, and damn near died back/When I was 16, lil […]
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Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.