EST Gee finds a nice little groove in “I Aint Feeling You.”
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Honorable Mention. Free Rico
Why was DJ Drama only on this song? Doesn’t he do full albums?
I thought EST Gee came out swinging on “Free Rico,” the intro to this project. Not only does he rap with a lot more energy than I am used to, but he also flows better than I’ve ever heard him flow and talks his s**t effectively as he brings up his knack for stealing baby mamas and being a leader when it comes to moving in the streets. I think this track, which has an excellent chorus, was the perfect tone-setter.
5. The Streets
Why do you trappers like the streets so much? Go chill somewhere safe with a nice Trader Joe’s nearby.
Walahi, I could listen to the “Duffle Bag Boy” beat every day if I had to. “The Streets” flips it, keeping its essence while adding some trap flair. While I think the long-ass chorus is where EST Gee takes the most advantage of it, I’m also f**king with his message about having a love-hate relationship with the streets.
4. Do My Own Stunts
“I do my own stunts” is such a cold-ass thing to say.
There’s a lot to love about “Do My Own Stunts.” First and foremost, the track is powered by a flipped version of Lil Scrappy’s highly underrated “Head Bussa” beat. In fact, the beat is so fire that EST Gee lets it ride out towards the end, giving it the spotlight it deserves.
Another standout element is the hook—EST drills it into our heads, making sure we know that doing his own stunts means flexing on us harder than Ant-Man when he dunks on someone.
The only thing I’d change? Gee’s energy level. If you’re stunting on us, bro, at least sound a little more excited about it.
3. Houstonatlantaville (Ft. Lil Baby & Travis Scott)
You’ve never been to “Houstonatlantaville?” It’s somewhere between the Gulf of America and the Gulf of Mexico.
Lil Baby, Travis Scott, and EST Gee form a “Big 3” I can get behind. On “Houstonatlantaville,” their chemistry shines. EST Gee kicks things off with a slippery flow, rapping about dealing with junkies and his perfectionist approach to hustling. Lil Baby follows up with a relentless, consistent flow, touching on his preparedness for robbers and his focus on stacking money. Finally, Houston’s own Travis Scott delivers an energetic verse, name-dropping CJ Stroud, boasting about his influence, and flexing his effortless money-making skills. Just so you know—Travis Scott’s verse is my favorite on the track.
2. My Love (Ft. Veeze & Rylo Rodriguez)
Warning: There’s a lot of mumbling on this track.
Yes, the mumbling is at an all-time high in “My Love.” Over a smooth, laidback beat, EST Gee kicks things off with a verse reflecting on picking his son up from school with pistols nearby, along with handling backstabbers and haters. Rylo Rodriguez takes over next, delivering a huffy, mumbly flow as he raps about his luxury cars and stacks of cash. Veeze wraps up the track with some real talk about hustling in the streets and raking in serious money. For me, Veeze takes the crown for the best verse, followed by EST Gee, with Rylo Rodriguez coming in third.
1. Plug Motivation
“I used to hit the kitchen lights, cockroaches everywhere”(Sorry, I had to)!
“Plug Motivation” flips the beat from Young Jeezy’s classic Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 intro, “Thug Motivation 101” (yeah, I just said “motivation” a bunch of times). This version injects a more frantic energy, and what I love most is how EST Gee pushes himself to keep up with it. He delivers one of his most high-energy flows while still maintaining that effortless, too-cool-for-school demeanor. Lyrically, he embraces his flaws more than ever, reflecting on the vices he indulges in, the weapons he carries, and the hustle he refuses to leave behind. Overall, I thought this track was excellent.
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(78%)
EST Gee’s music isn’t for casual hip-hop fans—it resonates most with those who’ve touched nasty amounts of mud. If you’ve ever had to grind through tough circumstances, you’ll likely connect with his sound on a deeper level.
The first thing that stood out to me about I Aint Feeling You (Besides the spelling error in its title) was the production. The twelve-track project is packed with trap beats, blending both new-school and old-school elements. Some even flip classic instrumentals we all know, including “Duffle Bag Boy,” “Thug Motivation 101,” and “Head Bussa.” The nostalgia hit me instantly, putting a smile on my face.
We may not all be from the streets, but hustling is a universal mindset. I love how EST Gee dedicates much of the album to reflecting on his drug-dealing past—not just glorifying it, but also highlighting the lessons he learned. He also seamlessly blends lyrics about relentless hard work with flexes about enjoying success, reminding us that he’s earned every bit of the recognition he’s getting now.
While I’m not the biggest fan of how much EST Gee slurs his words, I have to admit he flows well and delivers some strong hooks throughout the project. Tracks like “The Streets” and “Free Rico” especially stand out with their infectious energy.
My biggest gripe? EST Gee’s laid-back delivery can sometimes make the project feel low-energy. If he sounds like he’s half-asleep, how am I supposed to get hyped up listening to it? Someone get this man a coffee or a Red Bull.
All in all, I think this is a very good effort from EST Gee.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
