“LEGACY” finds Tireek and Tryston sharpening their pens and expanding their sound, delivering punchy production, thoughtful writing, and a wide range of rap styles that celebrate hip-hop’s many lanes.

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5. CREW II (Ft. CallMeMisfit & Ben Reilly)

This is an excellent finish to this album.

“CREW II” feels like it walked straight out of a ScHoolboy Q dust-up. Powered by a dark, eerie beat with a perfectly menacing tempo, the track lets our heroes unleash insane flows, feral energy, and even some squeaky, unhinged vocal moments as they brag about rolling with a crew that’s always down to throw hands.

The punchlines hit clean, the delivery stays ruthless, and the whole thing gets glued together by a catchy, half-submerged hook that makes the chaos feel oddly hypnotic.

4. 4 REAL (Ft. Rozotadi & Mick Jenkins)

I’m sure you needed a PhD in rapping to be a part of this track.

I love that “4REAL” follows “WORLD DROP.” It’s like the album shifts from lovey-dovey energy straight into ass-kicking mode.

Backed by an explosive instrumental, Tryston, Tireek, Rozotadi, and Mick Jenkins trade bold, hard-hitting verses about chasing authenticity, calling out the fake, and being fully prepared for whatever brouhaha comes their way. What really sells the track is how each rapper’s competitive fire gets passed down like a relay baton, making the whole thing feel electric from start to finish.

3. DISTRACTION

I feel like every album needs an introspective track like this.

I’m a sucker for tracks like “DISTRACTIONS.” This one hits you with extra-passionate, soul-grabbing vocals right out the gate. Lyrically, it blends motivational bars with lines about grinding from the bottom and evolving into an unstoppable force. And when you pair all of that with the overbearing, cinematic production, you end up with a record that’s simply too powerful to overlook.

2. AUTOPILOT 

It’s funny how being on autopilot can be extremely dangerous for you.

“AUTOPILOT” runs on an erratic, electrifying beat that fires off all kinds of wild frequencies, anchored by these killer synths that damn near steal the show.

Tryston and Tireek move between two gears effortlessly: they rap with big-chested confidence, but they’re not afraid to peel back the layers and show some vulnerability. One moment they’re talking about having shooters and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their idols, and the next they’re questioning how the life they’re living can pull them off course—and what it takes to stay grounded. The duo stays amped from start to finish, punching the beat so hard at times it feels like it can barely keep up.

1. WORLD DROP (Ft. Nyzahir)

Oh s**t, where did this love song come from?

I love how ++ decided to slip a love song into the mix on this album. The best part is that it still carries that dark, gritty, hard-hitting energy they’re known for, so it never feels soft or out of place.

The tenderness comes through in the vocals. The track delivers infectious melodies and some Kid Cudi-esque harmonizing that I can’t get enough of. On top of that, everyone involved—Nyzahir included—comes with weighty, heartfelt verses as they each pay tribute to the down-ass women in their lives. It’s one of those songs you end up replaying without even realizing it.

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SONG-BY-SONG RATING 

1. LEGACY (4/5)

2. AUTOPILOT (4/5)

3. CREW II (Ft. CallMeMisfit & Ben Reilly) (4/5)

4. WORLD DROP (Ft. Nyzahir) (4.5/5)

5. 4 REAL (Ft. Rozotadi & Mick Jenkins) (4/5)

6. TOMORROW (Ft. CVMILLE) (3.5/5)

7. FIRST OFF (3.5/5)

8. FAR BACK (Ft. DRU) (3.5/5)

9. RIVER (3.5/5)

10. NOBODY (4/5)

11. TRIAL BY FIRE (Ft. Brianna Emily) (4.5/5)

12. DISTRACTIONS (4/5)

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RGM RATING 

(77%)

The rapping on “LEGACY” hits a level that feels genuinely special. Tireek and Tryston sound like two fully seasoned professionals, delivering verses that are well-written, thoughtful, meaningful, and packed with competitive energy.

Alongside their sharper, more technical moments, you also get softer reflections about love, confessions about their grind, and gritty snapshots of what it took to climb from nothing to where they are now.

Production-wise, the album is a rush. Most of the beats are punchy as hell, built on excellent tempos, tinted textures, mechanical edges, and a wild mix of conflicting sounds that somehow manage to coexist. The project moves with purpose, and despite all its experimental layers, the flow from track to track feels clean and intentional.

Stylistically, “LEGACY” covers a ton of ground. There are melodic rap pockets, intensely aggressive moments that feel ready to detonate, and foggy, drowned-out sections that lean into mood more than clarity. Throughout the album, you hear ambitious, well-controlled flows, sharp punchlines, and a whole toolkit of different delivery styles that keep things fresh.

If there’s one drawback, it’s that a few tracks trade accessibility for theatrics. There are points where the duo seems more focused on creating action-packed, fantasy-like soundscapes than on crafting songs with substantial replay value. Additionally, a bit more crispness in the audio quality would’ve pushed the album even further.

But overall, “LEGACY” feels like a project made by two artists who deeply love every angle of hip-hop—the hit-making instincts, the vulnerable storytelling, the experimental detours, the competitive streak, and, most importantly, the pure, technical, rappity-rap fundamentals. It’s an album built from passion, precision, and genuine respect for the craft.

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