Chief Keef releases his second album in two months with “Almighty So 2.”
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5. Jesus (Ft. Lil Gnar)
I’m pretty sure Jesus only endorses 10% of this track.
“Jesus” is holy drill music. In the track, you get a glimpse of angels singing, only faintly because they’re overshadowed by this explosive drill beat. Chief Keef kicks off the song sounding like someone recently saved, but as the track progresses, he transforms into a possessed figure, talking about spraying s**t more than Orkin and drinking dirtier than a Naked and Afraid contestant. Hell, I’ll go ahead and say he sounds like the devil on this track. Lil Gnar sounds like the devil stuck in a computer.
4. Almighty (Intro) & “Neph & Nem”
When Chief Keef corresponds with mayhem >
Like, what the f**k is the name of the song that “Almighty (Intro)” samples? It’s that familiar tune you hear in discussions about the apocalypse, but nobody seems to know its origin — artist, title, or even the year it came out. When you hear it, you’ll instantly recognize it. Chief Keef effortlessly rides the epic beat, weaving carefree verses about his luxurious lifestyle, flashy cars, stacks of cash, sparkling diamonds, and big guns. His straightforward hook adds an extra layer of hype to the equation.
“Neph & Nem” sounds like a remix of “Almighty (Intro),” with the main difference being the addition of a G Herbo verse in the former.
3. Runner
Why didn’t Chief Keef call this track “Streetrunner?” I feel like the song’s title is misleading.
I really like “Runner.” The song’s booming production, with its soulful sample in the background and chilling piano notes, is the highlight for me. Chief Keef’s nonchalant delivery as he raps about his gangsta persona and lavish lifestyle gives the impression that he hasn’t had a bad day in years. All in all, I can see this track being one that grows on me throughout the months.
2. Treat Myself
“Treat Myself” is the type of track that highlights Chief Keef’s versatility, often overlooked by many.
So, what’s surprising about “Treat Myself?” Well, for starters, the song’s production is divine and intricately layered, giving off vibes reminiscent of something Kanye West might have passed on. What’s intriguing is how Chief Keef’s punchy, carefree rap style on the track oddly complements the vibe. I mean, why do lyrics about stiff-arming hoes sound so fitting over a beat that could easily feature on a church telecast?
1. Banded Up (Ft. Tierra Whack)
I think it’s wild that Tierra Whack is on a Chief Keef track…
In Tierra Whack’s previous album, she was singing about singing in the shower and s**t; hearing her on some hardcore drill music is impressive. And she shines, too. After Chief Keef sets the tone with a hella catchy hook and a cold-ass verse, Tierra delivers a rap verse with a feverish flow that gives me DaBaby vibes, sneaky-good punchlines, and a chilly tone. She definitely dropped the best verse on this project.
SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN
1. Almighty (Intro) (4/5)
2. Neph Nem (Ft. Ballout and G Herbo) (4/5)
3. Treat Myself (4/5)
4. Jesus Skit (N/A)
5. Jesus (Ft. Lil Gnar) (4/5)
6. Too Trim (3.5/5)
7. Runner (4/5)
8. Banded Up (Ft. Tierra Whack) (4/5)
9. Grape Trees (Ft. Sexyy Red) (4/5)
10. 1,2,3 (4/5)
10. Drifting Away (3/5)
11. Never Fly Here (Ft. Quavo) (3.5/5)
12. Prince Charming (3/5)
13. Believe (3/5)
15. Tony Montana Flow (3/5)
16. I’m Tryna Sleep (4/5)
RGM RATING
(C) (73%)
Chief Keef is definitely one of one.
Honestly, I don’t have much to say about Chief Keef’s raps on this album. All I will say is this: I really like how nonchalant he sounds and how he advertises this real-n***a approach to life that should teach you how to treat scandalous women, how to make money, and how to eliminate your enemies. Now, as for the production, it’s simply outstanding! On the real, this album features some of the best beats I’ve heard this year. They are multi-layered, boast epic vibes, are trill, and feature the Chicago drill elements we’ve all come to love.
One of my main issues with Almighty So 2 is that a bunch of the tracks are long as f**k. Like, I f**k with Chief Keef, but I don’t know if I can listen to tracks by him that are more than five minutes long. Also, I feel like a good chunk of the songs take a little too long to get fully started. I usually like build-ups, but damn!
This review took me a long time to write. This album features some veryyyy interesting music.
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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