Kodak Black might be inconsistent, but when he locks in, he reminds you why his name belongs in the conversation with rap’s elite.

Kodak Black has always been a polarizing figure in hip-hop, largely because of his tendency to waver between brilliance and carelessness. For every focused, sharp performance, there are moments where he sounds half-interested. That being said, when he dials in, Kodak proves he has the potential to stand among the best. With “Super Gremlin” still looming as his last major hit, his latest single “I’mma Shoot” feels like the closest he’s come to recapturing that energy.

The production on “I’mma Shoot” is undoubtedly the track’s centerpiece. Dark, dramatic, and heavy on bass, it has the kind of authentic trap energy that could rattle car speakers while still carrying a cinematic edge. The chorus—delivered with infectious confidence—serves as the hook that keeps listeners locked in from start to finish, showing that Kodak still understands how to craft a record that sticks.

Lyrically, Kodak leans into his familiar subject matter: life in the trenches, violence, and survival. The first verse starts with a shaky flow, almost as if he’s warming up, but by the middle, he finds his pocket and rides the beat with more assurance. Once he settles in, Kodak balances grit with charisma, throwing in adlibs that elevate the energy of the chorus and keep the track lively.

If “Super Gremlin” was the spark, this single feels like the flicker that could reignite Kodak’s momentum.

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.