Right here we’ve got the 2nd collaborative LP between New York rappers Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh. One comes straight outta Buffalo changing into 1/3 of the core Griselda Data trio & the opposite hails from Rochester. There was even a cut-off date the place Benny was signed to TCF Music Group years earlier than Griselda went on to take over the underground altogether & they’ve labored with one another quite a few occasions over the course of their careers. 6 years later, they’re linking again up for a sequel to Stabbed & Shot.

After the “Nonetheless Higher” intro, the primary tune “1st of April” produced by V Don begins with a dreary growth bap instrumental speaking about being staples of their corners whereas “Excessive Stakes” finds the two exhibiting off their road ties sustaining a darkish ambiance to the beat. “Thruway Music 2” is a sequel to a spotlight off the primary Stabbed & Shot persevering with the place the predecessor left off previous to “Who Actually the King?” speaking about folks appearing like household when that isn’t an motion phrase over strings, kicks & snares from Chup.

“Middle Stage” heads for a soulful path because of Harry Fraud reminding us that they really be dwelling that life simply earlier than the 2nd & ultimate single “Brick Specials” evaluating their existence to that of a lit film. The lead single “Jesus Arms” that includes Busta Rhymes was a step above the b-side from the Bink! beat to the mobster-themed lyrics, however then “Hometown Hero” talks about their statuses in Buffalo & Rochester respectively.

Dave East & Klass Murda be a part of Benny & Spesh on “Dangerous Man” mentioning the truth that some don’t present you like till you begin catching Ws whereas “Cash Counter” hooks up some sampling educating us that jealous pals occur to be probably the most silly within the circle. “Inside Affairs” that includes O.T. the Actual brings the trio collectively over a uncooked Daringer instrumental bringing it hardcore whereas the STREETRUNNER-laced “Intent to Promote” will get again on the hustling tip.

The tune “Coke Runs” that includes Ransom will get the encore of Stabbed & Shot 2 going by making it clear that you just haven’t seen the spectacular traits that all of them share up to now whereas “Watchlist” provides off extra of a jazzier vibe to the beat speaking about making $100M requiring threat. The nearer “Energy” that includes Elcamino finishes the Stabbed & Shot sequel speaking about energy changing into the reason for separation within the room.

A lot has modified within the interim up to now 6 years together with the respective statures of Benny & Spesh as they’ve each grown, elevated & developed. Stabbed & Shot 2 although has made it’s case in being the uncommon sequel that surpasses it’s predecessor with Benny returning to his roots by reconnecting with the TCF founder to go on one other spherical of paper chasing taking pictures for a sound that may solely come from skilled road hustlers.

Rating: 9/10