Tee Grizzley – Street Psalms (Album Review)

Tee Grizzley delivers a mix of hard-hitting street anthems and introspective tracks on “Street Psalms.”

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TOP 5 SONGS

5. Back To Michigan

Tee Grizzley doesn’t strike me as a dude who would enjoy California… I can only see him appreciating Michigan and/or Iowa.

“Back to Michigan” arrives as a personal statement, bridging Tee Grizzley’s past and present while revisiting his roots. The beat carries a bouncy rhythm with shimmering, dramatic undertones, creating a compelling contrast between energy and introspection. Tee leans into a gentler rap style, letting the production set the mood without overpowering his delivery.

Lyrically, the track touches on relocating his family from LA to Michigan, navigating the pressures of fame, and reflecting on the dangers and struggles of his come-up. It offers a glimpse into the personal side of his life without tipping into sentimentality. Tee’s flow is effortless, riding the beat in a way that maintains both momentum and a contemplative tone. Overall, “Back to Michigan” strikes a balance between introspection and bounce, making it a dynamic and engaging addition to his catalog.

4. Voicemail (Ft. Rod Wave)

Tee Grizzley and Rod Wave have never had a joyful day in their lives—I’m convinced.

“Voicemail” is built on a trap-leaning instrumental accented by subtle piano notes, giving the track a vulnerable and introspective vibe. Rod Wave opens things up with an emotional verse, harmonizing through the weight of the constant, draining phone calls he gets from people in his life. His delivery is melodic, raw, and immediately sets the tone.

Tee Grizzley follows with his signature confident, razor-sharp flow, weaving through themes of loyalty, family pressure, and betrayal. His verse brings the grit and grounded realism fans expect. Together, the two strike a balance between vulnerability and toughness, creating a narrative that hits on multiple emotional levels.

3. In My Life

Could you imagine if Tee Grizzley tossed G Herbo on this s**t? Woo MF wee.

“In My Life” rides a pressurized, soulful beat that feels like it could soundtrack an episode of New York Undercover. Tee Grizzley comes out swinging, firing off threats toward his enemies, cutting off bad seeds, and being on the verge of impregnating women. He also calls out the people who backstabbed him along the way. What really works is how effortlessly he balances a laid-back melodic delivery with flashes of that gritty street energy. Overall, it’s a strong, engaging intro to the album.

2. Walk

I can see Tee Grizzley stomping on dudes like Will Smith stomped out those roaches in “Men in Black.”

For much of this album, Tee Grizzley takes a surprisingly subdued approach. But on “Walk,” he sounds as animated as ever, throwing rap haymakers over piano-driven, explosive production. He talks recklessly about sliding on enemies and stealing women, delivering every bar with unbothered aggression. Tee Grizzley doesn’t drink, so he must’ve been high off pure violence when he made this one.

1. Seen Enough (Ft. Polo G)

Tee Grizzley and Polo G are the Kobe and Shaq of making emotional street records.

In “Seen Enough,” Tee Grizzley and Polo G trade verses on some real struggle s**t, delivering emotional melodic performances about loyalty, coming up from nothing, overcoming adversity, dealing with PTSD, and standing their ground against anyone coming for them. The track doesn’t even need a chorus—just two rappers going back and forth with raw intensity, creating something urgent, gripping, and impossible to turn away from.

SONG BY SONG RATING

1. In My Life (4/5)

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Tee Grizzley continues to occupy that interesting space between being one of the most consistent storytellers in rap and sounding like the same dude we’ve been hearing for years. In many ways, that’s a compliment—he doesn’t switch up, doesn’t bend to trends, and rarely misses the mark. But if you came into this album hoping for a sonic or conceptual reinvention, you might walk away wanting a little more.

Production-wise, Street Psalms delivers the high-stakes beats that Tee gravitates toward. These instrumentals sound straight out of a hip-hop action movie—the kind that’ll have you considering whether you need to “get active” even though you know damn well you’re not built like that. Still, mixed in with all the chaos are a few emotionally driven tracks that push Tee into crooner territory, letting him explore themes of love, vulnerability, and heavy reflection. On the tough tracks, he floats with ease—tight flows, subtle melodies, bursts of energy, and the kind of confidence that’s become his trademark. Lyrically, Tee strikes that familiar balance between flexing, navigating street ties he can’t quite escape, and acknowledging personal growth as he distances himself from dead weight.

The album’s biggest flaw is its pacing. During the slower, more emotional cuts, the project starts to drag. Tee’s delivery becomes so muted in those moments that it almost feels like expressing his feelings requires him to shut his entire personality off. Those stretches can get tough to sit through.

Still, when this album hits, it hits. Tee’s pen remains sharp, his presence remains commanding, and his willingness to open up—even when it lands awkwardly—shows that he’s not afraid to evolve emotionally, even if the soundscape doesn’t evolve with him.

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