Conway The Machine proves why he’s hip-hop’s workhorse with his latest cinematic, gritty, and confident album.
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TOP 5 SONGS
5. BMG
Do you understand how dope a collaboration between Langston Hughes and Conway The Machine would be?
“BMG” rides a jazzy, ultra-sleek instrumental that feels ripped from a roaring-’20s speakeasy. Conway The Machine floats across it with effortless precision, reaffirming his dominance while confronting doubts, survival scars, and the respect he’s earned through persistence and independence. If you’re in the mood for some elegant rap s**t, this is a track you should explore.
4. I Never Sleep
Folks, don’t listen to these rappers; eight hours of sleep is good for your damn immune system.
In “I Never Sleep,” Conway the Machine reflects on street survival, fractured loyalties, and hard-earned success, showing how loss and betrayal shaped him into a self-made millionaire from May Street.
The track features a smooth, piano-driven beat with just enough punch to earn that Griselda seal of approval. Conway navigates the instrumental with a focused, understated flow, delivering one of the album’s most memorable hooks. Soulful ad-libs and a vintage sample give the track emotional depth, making it simple yet striking.
3. Parisian Nights
The last night I spent in Paris, I almost got arrested for ordering a two-liter Coke.
Ain’t no way Conway The Machine recorded this in some dusty studio—it sounds like it was crafted in a setting fit for opulence itself. The production is grandiose, and Conway’s delivery is equally lavish.
Lyrically, he flexes globe-trotting luxury and hard-earned success while balancing street menace, lyrical bravado, and reflective pride born from scars, survival, and relentless grind. Featured guest KNDRX adds a heavily altered chorus, making it feel like Conway is sharing his riches with the listener, elevating the track into a cinematic display of wealth, skill, and artistic ambition.
2. The Lightning Above The Adriatic Sea
Doesn’t this song’s title sound like some s**t you would see on a Curious George book? Curious George and The Lightning Above The Adriatic Sea. No?
“The Lightning Above The Adriatic Sea” features production that fuses edgy rock elements with an emotional core, layered over hard-hitting drums that give it a classic hip-hop feel reminiscent of Jay-Z in his prime.
Conway The Machine delivers a grounded, focused performance, reflecting on his journey from struggle to success, navigating danger and envy, and celebrating hard-earned victories. Lyrically unfiltered, he speaks his truth with the confidence of an MC fully comfortable in his craft, turning the track into both a reflective anthem and a testament to mastery.
1. Nu Devils (Ft. G Herbo)
Conway The Machine and G Herbo are the only dudes colder than Stephen Miller out here.
Conway The Machine and G Herbo prove they’re cut from the same cloth on “Nu Devils.” The track is propelled by a hypnotic, swirling beat that hits hard enough to entice street heads while maintaining a reflective, almost gentle undertone. Conway slides across it with effortless energy, delivering bars about his love for winning, respect from real ones, and racking up more victories than the OKC Thunder, complemented by a surprisingly catchy chorus.
G Herbo closes the track with a gritty, intense verse, touching on readiness for conflict and making strategic money moves. Though the song runs long, it stands out as a memorable display of authentic street narratives, highlighting both rappers’ ability to blend lyrical precision with compelling energy.
SONG BY SONG RATING
1. Gun Powder (N/A)
2. The Lightning Above The Adriatic Sea (4/5)
3. BMG (4/5)
4. Diamonds (Ft. Roc Marciano) (4/5)
5. Hell Let Loose (feat. Whoo Kid & Tony Yayo) (4/5)
6. Crazy Avery (4.5/5)
7. The Painter (4/5)
8. The Undying (4/5)
9. Nu Devils (feat. G Herbo) (4.5/5)
10. Otis Driftwood (4/5)
11. Mahogany Walls (4/5)
12. Parisian Nights (feat. KNDRX) (4/5)
13. Se7enteen5ive (4/5)
14. Attached (feat. KNDRX & Lady London) (4/5)
15. I Never Sleep (4/5)
16. Hold Back Tears (4/5)
17. Organized Mess (feat. KNDRX) (4/5)
18. Don’t Even Feel Real (Dreams) – Bonus Track (Ft. Heather Victoria) (4/5)
RGM RATING
(81%)
One of hip-hop’s best-kept secrets is Conway The Machine’s relentless work ethic. In some years, he drops two or three albums while simultaneously collaborating with a wide range of rappers and producers. However, in 2025, he was relatively quiet. Right before the year ended, he released You Can’t Kill God With Bullets, and it was well worth the wait.
The album features guest appearances from Roc Marciano, Tony Yayo, G Herbo, Lady London, and more. Interestingly, there are no appearances from his Griselda counterparts, but each guest brings the perfect energy to match Conway, spitting bars like they’re ready for a lyrical battle. The production is exactly what fans expect: dapper, cinematic, timeless, and appropriately gritty.
Conway delivers his signature slippery flows, unbothered tone, killer punchlines, and confident bars about rising from violent streets, navigating drugs and luxury, and mastering street rules. Beyond the lyricism, the album is peppered with cleverly titled tracks that make it stand out even more.
I’m leaning toward calling this Conway The Machine’s best album yet, though I still need to do more research to confirm. In the meantime, enjoy the s**t.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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