Sexyy Red closes out her impressive 2023 with the super version of “Hood Hottest Princess.”
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Honorable Mention. Perfect Match (Ft. 42 Dugg & G-Herbo)
If you don’t f**k with this track, you’re just a hater.
One thing you have to agree with is the fact that Sexyy Red can carry a song. In “Perfect Match,” a track featuring heavyweights such as 42 Dugg and G-Herbo, she holds her own and then some. The gangsta-ass chorus she hooks us up with is flawless, and I really f**k with the way she keeps the uptempo trap beat on a leash. For those of y’all that think that the only reason Sexyy stood out in this song is because 42 and Herbo put up bad verses are flat-out wrong. Both rappers dropped fantastic verses that highlight their uncanny abilities to tame ratchet women.
Honorable Mention. Ghetto Princess (Ft. Chief Keef)
Chief Keef’s verse on this song is goated?
I definitely had Chief Keef putting up one of his best verses of all time in a track called “Ghetto Princess” on my bingo card. Sounding like Durk after taking three to four shots to the head in a span of ten minutes, Keef shines by riding the booming Mike WiLL Made-It beat flawlessly and talking all-pro-level s**t. Sexyy keeps up with Chief for sure when it comes to huffing and puffing.
5. Pound Town 2 (Ft. Nicki Minaj)
Receiving an endorsement from Nicki Minaj is one of the reasons Sexyy Red is a household name right now.
“Pound Town 2” is all about Nicki Minaj, and she delivers in the song. In her lone verse, she switches her flow a few times and brags about her dominance over men and women. Personally, I think she does the menacing Tay Keith beat justice more than Sexyy Red does (Sexyy sounds a little uninspired in the song).
Sexyy Red starting this song off by saying her coochie is pink and her ass is brown automatically eliminated it from being played on white people radio stations.
4. I Might (Ft. Summer Walker)
Who said that Sexyy Red couldn’t make hood-romantic commercial bangers (Actually, I think I’m the one who said that)?
Do you know what this song reminds me of? It’s like a 2023/female/ratcheter version of Chingy and Jason Weaver’s “One Call Away” hit. The two songs share similar vibes and setups. While “I Might” has its moments that sound heartwarming (there are instances in which Sexyy actually comes across as shy), there are just a little too many lines about creepin’ to make this something that can be considered fully heartwarming.
3. I Don’t Wanna Be Saved (Ft. Tay Keith)
Who the f**k actually attempted to save Sexyy Red?
You’re going to need four priests, three Old Testament Bibles, and holy water from the Osun River to save Sexyy Red. Anywho, in “I Don’t Wanna Be Saved,” Sexyy Red lets it be known that she will always be this unchained rebel who will never give her time to a dirty n***a. There are three things that I really like about the song: The funky, menacing Tay Keith beat that powers everything, Sexy Red’s cold demeanor and lyrics throughout, and how Red cleverly flips Three Six Mafia’s iconic hook from “Don’t Save Her” into some s**t that really fits her style.
2. Hellcats SRTs
On some real s**t, this should’ve been the anthem for Fast & Furious 17 (Or whatever the f**k number they are on).
If you still like to go to clubs, you will understand why this song needs to be cherished. “Hellcats SRTs” is a certified club banger with a menacing beat that will make you want to do donuts in a fast car. It also features a catchy hook and big-girl verses designed to entice ratchet speed racers. When it’s all said and done, this song’s action-packed vibe is what will keep people glued to it.
1. SkeeYee
“SkeeYee” is the song that blewed up Sexyy Red (Yes, I am not changing this sentence’s punctuation).
“SkeeYee” is catchy as f**k. The chorus alone is simple and very easy to sing along to. The song is also some s**t everyone can jam to. To Red, “SkeeYee” means getting money, living life on the edge, and whopping opps, which is something we can all do no matter our gender, race, or tax bracket. You gotta love a track that everyone can rock with, right?
SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN
1. Sexyy Red For President (2.5/5)
2. Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad) (3/5)
3. Ghetto Princess (3.5/5)
4. Sexyy Please (3.5/5)
5. Hold On Yeah (3.5/5)
6. Shake Yo Dreads (2.5/5)
7. Perfect Match (Ft. 42 Dugg & G-Herbo) (4/5)
8. Free My N***a (2.5/5)
9. I Might (4/5)
10. I Don’t Wanna Be Saved (Ft. Tay Keith) (4/5)
11. Hood Rats (3/5)
1. I’m The Shit (3/5)
2. SkeeYee (4.5/5)
3. Hellcats SRTs (4/5)
4. Pound Town 2 (Ft. Nicki Minaj & Tay Keith) (3.5/5)
5. Looking For The Hoes (Ain’t My Fault) (3/5)
6. Sexyy Walk (3/5)
7. Strictly for the Strippers (Ft. Juicy J & ATL Jacob) (3.5/5)
8. Nachos (3/5)
9. Mad at Me (3/5)
10. Born By the River (Ft. Sukihana) (4/5)
11. Female Gucci Mane (3/5)
RGM RATING
(C+)
No one has said this yet, but I will: Sexyy Red sounds like an amateur on the mic. I think that’s one of the reasons people f**k with her. F**k expectations or trying to win Grammys; she is simply trying to have some fun and tell the world her sexual desires.
So, what did I like about this album? A lot. First and foremost, I thought the hooks Sexyy gifted us with were fantastic. Though she sounds as ratchet as it gets on most of them, they are catchy, fun, simple (in a good way), and easy to get lost in. I do not condone the sick-ass s**t she talks about in them, though.
I also believe this album boasts some outstanding beats. Tay Keith and Mike WiLL Made-It, featured on numerous songs, provide Sexyy Red with menacing, club-ready beats that perfectly complement her ratchet, in-your-face, and punchy energy. With such a setup, how can she fail?
The guest appearances on this album are excellent. Nicki Minaj’s verse in “Pound Town 2” earned Sexyy a stamp of approval, Chief Keef delivered perhaps one of his best verses ever in “Ghetto Princess,” G-Herbo and 42 Dugg slid in “Perfect Match,” and Summer Walker absolutely shined in “I Might.” Even listening to Sukihana try to outdo Red in a few tracks was cool. Each featured artist seamlessly fit the song they were on, which I appreciate.
It’s clear what the not-so-great aspects of this album are. While I enjoyed hearing Sexyy showcase her carefree demeanor, labeling her as a skilled rapper is a major stretch (I feel awkward using “stretch” now). Although she can ride beats well and maintain interest with her bold lyrics, in the end, she falls short of being someone from whom you’d expect something amazing. Moreover, her content consistently revolves around explicit sexual themes, making the album potentially irritating for those uninterested in that kind of subject matter. When all is said and done, this album isn’t for everyone—more like the 1% of Americans who are into hardcore content.
Time to wash my ears out with soap 🙂
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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