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The good part is in disk 2. Beat-wise, this was a dud compared to "We Don't Trust You." But still... hip-hop production needs to step it up or step differently.

"Like That" has produced "7 Minute Drill," and since my last review, J.Cole has apologized for "7 Minute Drill." The rap game is a shambles. "Might Delete Later" is satire at this point, but we still review the crappy beats. It's hard to look any of the beats seriously as we await the Drake response to Kendrick diss while simultaneously listening to "Still Don't You," but I do it--with absolutely no mercy.. Check it out.

Aside from all the drama created by "Like That," this album's production is potent in various ways. There's an absolute army of hip-hop production talent that contribute to Metro's leadership, but even more, I think Metro is really finding his niche in collaborating with other producers and beatmakers. The production is far from 'dialed in.' It's measured, it's structured, creatively-intentioned, and potent. No more loops for Metro!

1. "We Don’t Trust You"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Mejdi Rhars, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Prince 85

2. "Young Metro" f/ The Weeknd

Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, DAVID x ELI, Mike Dean

3. "Ice Attack"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, OZ, Southside

4. "Type Shit" f/ Travis Scott and Playboi Carti

Written by: Jacques Webster, Jordan Carter, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin

5. "Claustrophobic"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Will A Fool

6. "Like That" f/ Kendrick Lamar

Written by: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn, Rodney Oliver

Produced by: Metro Boomin

7. "Slimed In" f/ Young Thug

Written by: Jeffrey Lamar Williams, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Prince 85

8. "Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana)"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn, Shantae Allen

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Southside, Boi-1da, Honorable C Note, Deputy

9. "Cinderella" f/ Travis Scott

Written by: Jacques Webster, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Dre Moon, Allen Ritter

10. "Runnin Outta Time"

Written by: Jordan Holt-May, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Zaytoven

11. "Fried (She a Vibe)"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Doughboy

12. "Ain’t No Love"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Lil88, Outta Town

13. "Everyday Hustle" f/ Rick Ross

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn, William Leonard Roberts II

Produced by: Metro Boomin

14. "GTA"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Southside, Wheezy

15. "Seen it All"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Allen Ritter, Peter Lee Johnson

16. "WTFYM"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin

17. "Where My Twin @"

Written by: Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn

Produced by: Metro Boomin, G Koop

Not much to be said. This is one to be listened. Q is back, and the production was a delight--for the most part.

PART B of my beat review/reaction (REVACTION) to the second half of YEAT's "2093 (P2)" is here! Part B has my favorite beat.

I didn't want to like this punk, but in my first listen, I immediately became a fan of this man's very aggressive yet purposeful production style, via his latest, "2093 (& P2)," I explain why in Part A of the "2093" review. We review the beats, not the words.

A hip-hop music production toure de force from Yeezy--reminiscent of the collaborative production efforts of B.D.T.F. Most of all, it just sounds like Kanye. This first listen reaction, review does not credit his contributors, some of which, have been a part of the Ye collective since he rented out an apartment with Donda in Newark, NJ. Other than the big names initially mentioned--Timbaland, JPEGMAFIA, James Blake, LondonOnDaTrack--here's who we later found out were involved from a production standpoint: 88-Keys, No ID, FnZ, Anthony Kilhoffer, Chrishan, DJ Camper...

This podcast is about the beats. And these beats, are produced, entirely by The Alchemist and Hit-Boy--possibly two of my top ten hip-hop producers ever. I do not know who Corbett is, but he's a contributer. And although, we focus on beats, music production, and audio engineering on this podcast, Benny may be my favorite active rapper in the game, so there's a bias that's hard to ignore. However, with these standards come very high expectations. Find out if this album delivers on my most skeptical listen to date.

There is a great story behind the yellow curtain used for the cover of Lyrical Lemonade's "All is Yellow." The beats mostly adhere to commercial UMG Recordings, Inc guidelines, but there are some quiet gems in terms of production. Listen to my full pod!

Pretty crappy production with the exception of a few beats. STFU and listen to my review!

Twunywun twunyewun..

Pleasantly surprised: 21 Savage's "American Dream" was a solid body of work from a production perspective. The Metro-assisted stuff real shined and kind of shifted my opinion on his not exactly being a producer, but really only a beatmaker. I explain why in the full ep. "Insano" is next!

Production credits (via Complex):

“American Dream” f/ Heather Carmillia Joseph

Written by: Billie Rae Calvin, BK Rube, Isaiah Brown, Sterling White

Produced by: Isaiah "ibmixing" Brown, Spiff Sinatra

"All of Me"

Written by: Jalen Jackson, Jared Brown, Khaya Gilika, Raphael Ramos, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph [21 Savage], Sterling White Jr., Yakki Davis

Produced by: Spiff Sinatra

"Redrum"

Written by: London Tyler Holmes, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: London on Da Track

“N.H.I.E.” f/ Doja Cat

Written by: Amala Dlamini, Anthony Paul Jefferies, Douglas Whitehead, Jonah, Kurtis McKenzie, Michael Orabiyi, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Kurtis McKenzie, Scribz Riley, Jonah

“Sneaky”

Written by: Edward Maclin Cooper III, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Coupe

“Pop Ur Shit” f/ Young Thug and Metro Boomin

Written by: Allen Ritter, Jeffery Lamar Williams, Leland Tyler Wayne, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Metro Boomin, Allen Ritter

“Letter to My Brudda”

Written by: Kavi Lybarger, Paola Barba, Park Min Geon, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Tyrese McGriff

Produced by: Lil Tyh, KXVI, g06beatz

“Dangerous” f/ Lil Durk and Metro Boomin

Written by: Durk Banks, Jahmal Gwin, Jahshua Brown, Leland Tyler Wayne, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Metro Boomin, BoogzDaBeast

“Née-Nah” f/ Travis Scott and Metro Boomin

Written by: Douglas Whitehead, Jacques Webster, Leland Tyler Wayne, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Metro Boomin

“See the Real”

Written by: 10 Rock, DEZ, Jocelyn Donald, Jordan Holt-May, Joshua Parker, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Smash

Produced by: OG Parker, Smash, 10 Rock

“Prove It” f/ Summer Walker

Written by: Carl Thompson, Edward Maclin Cooper III, Faith Evans, Isaiah Brown, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Summer Walker, Tye Beats

Produced by: Coupe, Tye Beats, Isaiah "ibmixing" Brown

“Should've Wore a Bonnet” f/ Brent Faiyaz

Written by: Christopher Wood, Darryl Pearson, David Patino, Donald Earle De Grate Jr, Joel Hailey, Johnny Juliano, Ronald LaTour, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Cardo Got Wings, Johnny, Dpat

“Just Like Me” f/ Burna Boy and Metro Boomin

Written by: Damini Ebuno, luwa Ogulu, Isaac De Boni, Jahmal Gwin, Leland Tyler Wayne, Michael Mule, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Metro Boomin, BoogzDaBeast, FNZ

“Red Sky”

Written by: Carlton Davis Mays, Jr., Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph

Produced by: Honorable C.N.O.T.E.

“Dark Days” f/ Mariah the Scientist

Written by: Ahmar Bailey, Atia Boggs, JONAS LEE, Kavi Lybarger, Mariah Buckles, Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Yakki Davis, Yousef Sameh

Produced by: Kid Hazel, JONAS LEE

Btw, there should be a whole Hit Boy X The Game album, but alas, Big Hit has been released, and he wants a project from his son. Dude sounds a lot like Nipsey. He's a decent rapper. The beats are solid 'Hit.'

Had to take down the FATD review due to copyright infringement: catch me if you can. It's back in 'warped' form. I mean, it's f#$king Aubrey. PART DUEX.

Had to take down the FATD review due to copyright infringement: catch me if you can. It's back in 'warped' form. I mean, it's f#$king Aubrey.

Happy 2024! We know this album; we know these beats; but not entirely until hearing it compiled as such by ALC himself. It's here, it's nostalgic, rugged, hip-hop at its finest - via Griselda X AlanTheChemist circa 2010's.

This sucked. I'll be expecting some 'actual' production from Wun Two on future collabs. Mailed in the WAV files and called it.

I did not know about this man, Bas. Now, I do, and his production is stellar.

The man's "spiritual sequel to XXX" is borderline incoherent lyrically and musically. However, there is some sick production worth reviewing on this that pokes some bright lights through a dark and disorganized attempt at catching us up on D.B.'s latest struggles.

This album was terrible--ALL 22 songs. Ugh.

The best from Griselda's production and lyrical mastery.

My beat reviews and reactions for the album, "King Zoo."

Weezy and Chainz feel the need to express their gripes with old age over a few instantly classic and, just classic, beats. I pick apart these beats. Wayne and Chainz' lyrics overshadow excellent production, despite there being a steady decline in production quality, at least, from my perspective. You'll see, you'll hear--me be annoyed.

WE'RE BACK. My first reaction--beat-wise--to the new AB-SOUL album, post-suicide-attempt!

BEAT REVACTIONS 8 - KDIII ALBUM REVIEW

Up and down.

I review and react to the beats off "It's Only Me."

I review and react to the beats off "HWH10." #iykyk