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5. Cold
Of course, these two negroes are cold.
“Cold” gets its energy from a vibrant, hopscotch-style beat crafted by Mike WiLL Made-It. Surprisingly, Gucci Mane and B.G. shine over the beat, delivering lyrics that touch on their experiences leaving jail, past criminal activities, and their readiness for smoke. More than anything, its unique setup is why I think you should press play on it.
4. Choppers & Bricks
I won’t be in any room that has choppers and bricks in it.
B.G. dominates “Choppers & Bricks.” In this song, propelled by a dark, frightening beat, B.G. employs an extra-chill and slightly infectious rap style to hauntingly assert that he possesses more guns than Rambo and more freaks than the Bucks. Gucci, on the other hand, enters with a forceful tone in his verse, aggressively calling out his opps for being broke and having unimpressive resumes. I think the song will remind you how crazy these two muthaf**kas are capable of being.
3. Talk
“Talk” is the perfect intro for this album.
From the start, you know n***as ain’t f**king around because “Talk” sounds like some serious s**t. First and foremost, the song’s beat sounds like some s**t you would hear on a Dateline commercial. While B.G. and Gucci Mane don’t necessarily sound all that gassed-up vocally in their respective verses, they do talk about cooking beef, denouncing snitches, dealing drugs, and stacking choppers. If I’m being completely honest with you, the beat makes this song great.
2. Paperwork
This isn’t Gunna’s favorite song from the album.
From a pure hip-hop standpoint, “Paperwork” is the best track on this album. The song features flawless flows and hard-hitting, dramatic production that I absolutely love. What will entice people to press play on the track is the content it delivers. Throughout their respective verses, Gucci Mane and B.G. vividly break down how shameful, frowned upon, and downright detrimental having a snitch in your crew can be. Y’all know how popular this topic is these days…
1. Rewanksta
“Rewanksta” is a helluva title.
“Wanksta” will go down as one of the greatest diss records of all time. I’m surprised it hasn’t been remixed all that much. In “Rewanksta,” Gucci Mane and B.G. rework the song, and I absolutely love the result. Not only do they appropriately redo the classic hook 50 Cent was able to drop, but I love how they slowed down the beat and relied completely on their gangsta flair. I personally rock with Gucci Mane’s verse the most, especially how he calls out rappers for making stupid career moves and fake stepping. I also like how B.G. slides on the track, calling shots and putting bans on folks. Though I was skeptical of how this song would end up, I’m very happy with the outcome.
SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN
1. Talk (4/5)
2. Guwop & Gizzle (3.5/5)
3. Choppas (3.5/5)
4. Cold (3.5/5)
5. My Bitch (3/5)
6. Run A Bag Up (3/5)
7. Paperwork (4/5)
8. Idiots Worst Nightmare (3/5)
9. At This Point (3.5/5)
10. Rewanksta (4.5/5)
11. Project Baby (3/5)
12. She Say She Love Me (3.5/5)
13. Diamonds (3/5)
14. Beautiful Life (3.5/5)
RGM RATING
(C+)
Gucci Mane and B.G. epitomize authenticity and grit in Choppers & Bricks. Both rappers, having experienced incarceration, released Southern classics, and earned widespread respect in the Southern hip-hop scene, teamed up for a collab tape that exceeded my expectations. While the duo might not be the most technically skilled or talented rappers, their rawness and authenticity shine through on this project.
Choppers & Bricks delivers tough verses covering topics ranging from drug dealing to gunplay to snitching. The straightforward flows and minimally impressive punchlines are overshadowed by the genuine portrayal of their experiences. The album’s biggest strength lies in its ability to immerse listeners in the dark world of the trap.
Despite the solid raps, my favorite aspect of the album is the beats. Contrary to my initial expectation of Zaytoven-like trap beats dominating, the project surprises with a variety of sounds, including boom-bap, hop-scotch, and, yes, Zaytoven-like beats. This diversity prevents casual listeners from getting bored during the album.
However, despite these positive elements, I gave the album a C because, while it sounds good, it lacks uniqueness, quality, and excitement to be classified as good or great. The album feels somewhat dragged out and includes a few throwaway tracks, indicating it was likely made for fun rather than to be taken super seriously. That said, if you are a fan of these two legends, you will definitely rock with it.
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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