Bun B and Statik Selektah reconnect for the loaded “Trillstatik 3.”

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TOP 5

5. Set In Stone (Ft. Method Man & JFK)

Method Man is unbelievably underrated.

Method Man definitely raps like the rent is due in this track. He sounds hungry, hella focused, and like he has a point to prove to those who never put respect on his name. His verse is so hard, I feel like it forced Bun to take it easy (Everyone knows it’s illegal to have two tough-ass verses in a row on a song).

4. In Memory Of (Ft. TF & Cal Wayne)

Holy s**t, Bun B went nuclear in this track!

I don’t love “In Memory Of” (I wasn’t feeling TF or Cal Wayne’s verses at all), but it does feature two things that I think you have to listen to: A scary-ass beat, and a scary-ass verse from Bun B. Bun’s threats sound terrifying as s**t. The n***a literally sounds like the real-life version of the bad guy from Four Brothers. And being the sicko that I am, I loved every single second of his verse. I actually think it’s his best on the album.

3. Vegas Lights (Ft. Smoke Dza & Wais P)

This song definitely has a The Cosby Show-like beat.

“Vegas Lights” is definitely the slickest track on this album, and it’s mainly because of the beat Statik hooks the rappers up with. It is on some ’70s award show s**t, which I think is both hella unique and pleasant to listen to. You don’t quite get a great verse from Bun in the track (It’s not bad, it just didn’t move me), Smoke DZA and Wais P kill s**t by sounding sly and bombastic, and by also sliding their asses off. All in all, I feel like this track is the most complete-sounding on the album.

2. Focused On The M’s (Ft. Termanlogy & Flee Lord)

My favorite beat and verse are featured in this song.

I’ve always been a fan of dramatic boom-bap rap beats, and “Focused On The M’s” has one. While Bun B and Flee Lord definitely do a good job of going toe to toe with it, it’s Termanlogy’s verse that I f**k with the most. He starts it off sounding aggressive as f**k and by naming a bunch of s**t that starts with the letter “M,” which I thought was pretty dope. He definitely kicks ass, and Bun B and Flee Lord’s verses are the extra punches you get while you’re on the ground.

1. Trillselda (Ft. Benny The Butcher & Rome Streetz)

Griselda needs to sign Bun B to a two-way contract.

If you love Griselda songs with cold beats, you’ll f**k with this track a lot. The beat that drives “Trillselda” is so cold that it made me want to invest in heated earphones (someone needs to make these). While Bun B and Rome Streetz’s verses are pretty damn gritty, I do like how Benny The Butcher’s somewhat cocky verse change the vibes a little.

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SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

1. Welcome Back (4.5/5)

2. Trillselda (Ft. Benny The Butcher & Rome Streetz) (4.5/5)

3. Set In Stone (Ft. Method Man & JFK) (4/5)

4. We Got a Problem, Houston (Ft. Paul Wall & Boldy James) (4/5)

5. Super Legend (Ft. NEMS & Smif N Wessun) (3.5/5)

6. Outside (Ft. Millyz, Propain & Mia Jae) (4/5)

7. Day In The Life (Ft. Kota The Friend & Talib Kweli) (3/5)

8. Focused On The M’s (Ft. Termanology & Flee Lord) (4/5)

9. Big Shit (Ft. Lukah & UFO Fev) (3.5/5)

10. Generational Wealth (Ft. Lord Sko & CJ Fly) (3.5/5)

11. In Memory Of (Ft. TF & Cal Wayne) (4/5)

12. Speak Easy (Ft. Grafh & Neek da Skittz) (3/5)

13. Vegas Lights (Ft. Smoke Dza & Wais P) (4/5)

14. Down For You (Ft. Haile Supreme) (4/5)

15. All Night Thing (Ft. Jinell & Sam Jay) (3/5)

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OVERALL RATING

(C) (76%)

Bun B showcases his exceptional rap skills in this album, reaffirming his prowess on the mic. Trillstatik 3 allows listeners to experience the TrillBurgers owner deliver impeccable bars over Statik Selektah’s exquisite, old-school hip-hop beats. To say he merely holds his own would be an understatement. In each track, he seizes full command of the beats, delivering deep, trill content with a seamless flow and a mastery of wordplay. Despite rap being secondary to him now, Bun has unmistakably maintained his status as a skilled MC.

This album showcases a diverse lineup of underground and underdog rappers, each seamlessly complementing the energy of the cold beats and contributing to a cohesive flow throughout the album. I’ll be candid—while there were some artists I wasn’t particularly interested in, I want to highlight my appreciation for the verses delivered by Benny The Butcher, Method Man, Smoke DZA, Termanology, and Kota The Friend.

If you are a fan of authentic, old-school, bar-heavy hip-hop albums, you will really enjoy this album.