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Young Thug, who’s been in an Atlanta prison for over a year awaiting trial, may not be fit to wear an orange jumpsuit, but he’ll probably update that outfit for a fashion show when he’s released. Sagar is one of the game’s top rappers, but he’s been sidelined amid allegations from Fulton County, Georgia that his label, Young Stoner Life, is actually a criminal organization. Thug’s response is a surprise album that doubles as an opening statement of sorts while awaiting jury selection, not for the sake of court-chosen “mates”, but friends, fans and family who cheer him by his side. was for
Business Is, released just a week after label-mate and former colleague Gunna (Ganna was also indicted but was released after pleading guilty to one racketeering charge), released her new album, Gift & a Curse. Business” will be Thug’s first solo release. “Punk” in 2021, and since he was incarcerated. Despite its “Godfather”-esque title, the album reflects a split in the YSK camp. The only crew members featured are BSlime, Lil Gotit and Yak Gotti, Gunna is nowhere to be seen, Wheezy has three producing credits on the album, but nothing on “Gifts and Curses”. There was no. As a result, it lacks the camaraderie that has characterized Thug’s career, from Best Friend to his collaboration album with YSL, Slime Language 2. Guest verses from Lil Uzi Vert and others are featured. more.
The album gets off to a shaky start with “Parade on Cleveland,” which sounds like a throwaway poem from Drake’s AM/PM series, followed by a phone ringing, but not one of Drake’s ex-lovers. Rather the same automated voice with which Drakeo the Ruler and JoogSzn’s prison tape “Thanks for using GTL” begins. Similarly, Thug delivers surreal lyrics to Tee in a Drake-mimicking flow.
But as you’d expect from an artist who has since released a total of 29 albums, mixtapes, and EPs, Thug’s blunders are few and far between. His rockiness returns with “Gucci Grocery Bag,” sneaking into Chance the Rapper’s “Hot Shower” realm, with an approachable radio-ready rap over Aviator Keyyz’ unexpectedly hilarious beats. I’m on board. “Money on the Dresser” reminds me of Project Pat’s cover of “Wamp Wamp.” Less successful is the out-of-place Dr. Luke production, which accidentally arrives the day after Dr. Luke and Kesha settle a long-standing ugly legal issue.
Aside from Drake, other features also make for great games. Travis Scott brings back auto-tuned screams and hums, and Lil Uzi Vert shows off several different flows at the end of “Hellcat Kenny” to tell a tale of joking sexual escapism . Along with Future, he ridicules every line in “Cars Bring Me Out.” He even brought in ex-Fun. That’s life here in America. ”
Even after spending a year in prison, Young Thug isn’t afraid of adversity. He devotes an entire song to proclaiming himself to be “Uncle M,” or Uncle Murda, and his demeanor seems to be summed up by the smirk he has on the album. cover. His final words on the final song, “Global Access,” were, “Something got me, but now I’m back/Almost threw away 11 years.” Is it a prediction or wishful thinking? Time will tell…
