Tee Grizzley closes out 2024 strong with “POST TRAUMATIC.”
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Honorable Mention. Deposits Crazy
This track is tough as hell.
If “Deposits Crazy” had a chorus, I swear it would’ve been a 5/5 and probably topped my list. For starters, the Metro Boomin-esque beat is straight fire. Tee Grizzley glides over it effortlessly, delivering raw, real talk that young street hustlers need to hear. Overall, it’s an elite album cut that hits hard despite the missing hook.
5. Blow For Blow (Ft. J. Cole)
J. Cole tryna get his respect back with these hard-ass features.
They don’t make bangers like “Blow for Blow” anymore. The track, which is driven by a simple yet effective beat from Pierre Bourne, sees J. Cole and Tee Grizzley going head-to-head in a battle of cool. Cole kicks things off with an aggressive verse, dropping braggadocious and competitive bars with clever punchlines. Tee follows up with a hard-hitting verse, bringing up his deep ties to the streets, his lavish lifestyle, and his violent past. Cole handles the chorus, which features a sample from Mase (It’s an interesting time to be sampling Bad Boy records, right?).
4. Swear To God (Ft. Future)
This song has to have one of the hardest hooks of the year.
Future actually starts this song off with the same exact mixtape comment he made on Twitter a few weeks ago (“F**k your album, s**t ain’t slapping like my mixtape”). From there, he talks about robbing rappers, being the hustler of the century, and buying b*tches expensive s**t. As for Tee Grizzley, he takes the baton from Future and practically says the same s**t, adding lyrics about his watch, haters, and mob mentality.
As expected, you get FUTURE and not HENDRIX on this s**t, which means he raps with a style that won’t make Christians smile. He does deliver a very infectious melody, though. As for Tee Grizzley, I love the diabolical tone and choppy flow he raps with. All in all, this is a really good collaboration track.
3. Situationship
Mariah The Scientist absolutely killed the chorus to this song.
She poured every ounce of her vocal power into the track, especially in that heartfelt chorus that feels like she’s speaking directly to Thugger. On the other hand, Tee Grizzley delivers some raw, honest verses, diving into the complexities of being in a relationship where there’s a lack of transparency. I really vibe with the soft tone and personal touch he brings to the song—it feels authentic and relatable.
2. Suffer In Silence
A fully gassed-up Tee Grizzley >.
Tee Grizzley gives an explosive update on his life in “Suffer In Silence.” Over a dramatic beat, he opens up about his happy marriage, always carrying a gun (except in New York), his unwavering loyalty, and his abundance of luxury that keeps him out of trouble (Polo G, take note—you can’t be in the hood with $700K in jewelry on). What stands out is how Tee huffs and puffs through his verses, exuding a confident, slightly cocky vibe. While his attempts at singing don’t hit the mark for me, the track overall has more highs than lows.
1. Robbery 7 and 8
Damn, how do you get robbed 8 times before your 40th birthday?
I’m starting to believe Tee Grizzley’s superpower is his storytelling ability. In “Robbery 7” and “Robbery 8,” you get a prime example of that. With a narrative centered around recovery, lust, and revenge, Tee delivers vivid, detailed scenes, effortlessly flowing over multiple beats and maintaining his consistency throughout. While I won’t spoil anything, I’ll say this: Tee Grizzley is as unkillable as Freddy Krueger in these tracks.
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RGM RATING
(C+)
Tee Grizzly continues to rack up generally enjoyable albums.
As I get older, I find myself appreciating Tee Grizzley’s mindset more and more. On Post Traumatic, he sounds more mature than ever before. Throughout the project, he reflects on escaping the streets to become someone influential in his community. He also takes the time to talk about being happily married, staying loyal, and living a healthier lifestyle. For fans who love the gritty, “demonic” version of Tee, don’t worry—he still sprinkles in verses about sliding, hoeing, and reckless spending. The balance between these sides feels just right on this album.
The production on Post Traumatic is more varied than I expected. While there are plenty of action-packed, Detroit-style beats, Tee also steps outside his usual sound. Tracks like “Swear To God” have a Future-esque beat, but Tee makes it work. “Blow For Blow” with J. Cole has a quirky vibe that caters to Cole, and “I Know” with Fridayy features an emotional beat that might have been tricky for Tee to tackle. But with his punchy tone and steady flow, Tee never sounds out of place—he handles every track with confidence.
Overall, I think Post Traumatic is a very good listen.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.