Chief Keef – Skeletor (Album Review)

Chief Keef’s “Skeletor” is a Chicago-flavored drill rollercoaster ride.

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TOP 5 SONGS

5. Doja

“Doja” is classic Chief Keef. The production hits like giant footsteps, carrying that reckless drill energy with a touch of old-school Rick Ross weight to it (No pun intended). Keef sounds completely unbothered, delivering a catchy chorus and arguably his most dynamic, fast-paced flow on the project during the verses.

From start to finish, it’s a full-body reaction kind of track. Head nodding, stank face activated, eyes closed like you’re locked into the moment. Then the beat drops out near the end before crashing back in, giving the crowd one final surge of energy before the album closes. If this ever gets played live, there will be multiple casualties.

4. Slide (Ft. G Herbo)

It takes a long time for “Slide” to really get going (Folks had pregame festivities before the raps started). But once it locks in, it stands tall alongside the best tracks on the project. The beat is mean as hell, carrying a sinister edge that really works, and Chief Keef rides it with ease, shifting between animated bursts and colder, more violent pockets when needed.

G Herbo doesn’t actually jump into a full verse until around the four-minute mark, but when he does, he delivers. The flow is sharp, the delivery gritty, and the vocal texture adds that extra layer of roughness that defines his style. He comes off like a villain who already cleared the room and is now kicking his feet up, enjoying all the illegal s**t he bought via dirty money. Despite its length, the track remains intriguing throughout.

3. Harry Potter

You know what’s most impressive about “Harry Potter”? How wildly random Chief Keef’s bars are. It’s like high-level rambling in real time. He jumps from almost making the NFL to getting his GED, throws in a Kim Possible reference, then casually mentions his mom having a membership in the hood. Like, what was he on when he made this s**t?

There’s barely any structure to lean on, either. No real chorus, just verses and bridges stacked back to back over fantasy-like production that keeps shifting its shape like a restless spell. Oh, and the track is almost six minutes long (Holy s**t).

I wouldn’t even say it’s something I fully enjoy. It’s just fascinating to listen to, like watching someone freestyle their thoughts with zero guardrails.

2. Video Shoot (Ft. ian)

Easily the best thing about “Video Shoot” is the beat. It’s diabolical in the best way (Is that possible? Something being diabolical but enjoyable by God-fearing people). ian wastes no time setting the tone, delivering a punchline-heavy verse that is highlighted by a dope-ass Oprah Winfrey bar and a Sacramento Kings stray bullet. Chief Keef follows with his trademark cool demeanor, rapping about dumb purchases he’s made, making lemonades out of the lemons life throws at you, and selling kilos to kids in a hood near you (Yikes). Don’t let Bob Barker fool you, white and black people are more similar than you think.

1. The Real Chief Keef

Do you know the difference between Eminem and Chief Keef? You might spot a hundred Keef clones walking down U Street in DC, but Eminem still feels like a rare sighting. Anyway, “The Real Chief Keef” is harder than beating Super Mario World without Yoshi. It carries this gritty, triumphant energy that feels like Keef could parachute into a venue with fireworks popping behind him, Erica Kirk style.

The hook is locked in and memorable, while the verses do exactly what they’re supposed to do: highlight his world, which is full of money, a gross amount of flossing, and an obsession with being on the block.

SONG BY SONG RATING

1. Breaking Down (4/5)

2. The Real Chief Keef (5/5)

3. 24Hrs (4/5)

4. Video Shoot (Ft. ian) (4/5)

5. Mark of Buddha (3/5)

6. Harry Potter (4/5)

7. Only For The Night (4/5)

8. Number 2 (3/5)

9. Slide (Ft. G Herbo) (4/5)

10. Shrek And Donkey (3/5)

11. PS5 (Ft. Rich The Kid) (2/5)

12. Good (3/5)

13. Talking Ish (3/5)

14. Doja (4/5)

RGM RATING

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No one really operates like Chief Keef. On Skeletor, he leans fully into that unfiltered, don’t-care energy that’s defined his career, gliding over dark, unpredictable drill production with a mix of fast flows, sluggish pockets, catchy hooks, and stretches where structure barely matters. The 14-track project reinforces his influence on modern drill while also showing his willingness to experiment, blending gritty street records with more offbeat, atmospheric moments.

Lyrically, Keef plays multiple roles at once, from reckless street figure to chaotic free spirit with money and no boundaries, making the album feel like a raw snapshot of someone glued to the block and constantly in motion. His delivery stays effortless throughout, whether he’s hyping listeners up or just rambling with intent. While his style won’t click for everyone, the energy is undeniable.

Features from G Herbo, Rich The Kid, Ballout, and ian add some variety, though Keef remains the centerpiece. One notable quirk is the length of several tracks, with some stretching past six minutes. Still, Skeletor feels like both a continuation of his legacy and a reminder that he’s still carving his own lane.

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