In the midst of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s heated feud, the last name I expected to see was Macklemore’s. Whenever the Seattle rapper is mentioned, I can’t help but think of two things: thrift stores and Kendrick Lamar getting snubbed at the Grammys. While it might have been interesting to hear Macklemore’s take on the beef (or maybe not), it appears he’s directing his criticism elsewhere in “Hind’s Hall.

Before delving into Macklemore’s lyrics, let’s talk about the sonic landscape of “Hind’s Hall.” The track exudes a hard-hitting, rebellious hip-hop vibe reminiscent of the Public Enemy era. Macklemore’s delivery is relentless and charged-up, akin to a white Derrick Henry bulldozing through defenders. Now, what’s fueling this intensity? Macklemore addresses a slew of societal issues he perceives as corrupt, including police misconduct, attempts by propagandists to silence dissenting voices like his own, and political support for Israel. He boldly declares his intention not to vote for Biden in the upcoming election and expresses indifference to the consequences, such as being dropped by a label, that may result from his outspoken stance.

Macklemore is a real one.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.