This track is off NappyHIGH and Scienze’s new project “PRAISES.”
One of the smartest moves an MC can make is locking in with a single producer to create a cohesive body of work. From Nas and Hit-Boy to Common and Pete Rock, hip-hop’s most memorable albums are often born from strong artist-producer chemistry. Scienze and NappyHIGH tap into that formula with their new collaborative album PRAISES—a tightly-knit collection of soulful beats and sharp lyricism that stays rooted in classic hip-hop traditions while still feeling fresh.
One of the standout tracks from PRAISES is the mellow-yet-potent “Capt. Kirk,” featuring Benny The Butcher and Elaquent. Benny opens the track with ease, rapping about lavish spending, spoiling women, and reflecting on his past in the drug game. He floats over NappyHIGH’s vintage boom-bap beat—complete with dusty drum loops and DJ scratches—like a man fully aware of his place in the rap hierarchy.
Scienze, no stranger to introspection and laser-focused delivery, follows with a verse that shifts the mood. His tone is more meditative, more deliberate, as he speaks on staying disciplined and silencing the noise from uninspired competition. His relentless flow proves s**t isn’t a game for him.
Overall, “Capt. Kirk” is a track that celebrates timeless hip-hop without sounding dated.
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Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
