Is this not the most outlandish s**t you’ve ever heard?

Skrilla might have more in his bag than that “6 7” s**t, but when people box you in, you’ve got to prove you’re bigger than the label. With Z on the way, he keeps the pressure on, this time linking up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for “Free 40.”

“Free 40” boasts one of the most dramatic trap beats you’ll hear today, blending heavy bass with eerie violin arrangements that give the track a cinematic, almost haunting feel. My scary-ass hid under the bed while I was listening to this joint.

Lyrically, as expected, you get a whole bunch of nonsense. Skrilla and YoungBoy rap about codeine use, excessive flexing, and threats that would give Beef Stew chills.

Skrilla’s delivery is especially unique. His shaky flow rides the beat, but just barely, like he’s catching it right before it leaves out the door to grab some Whataburger. NBA YoungBoy, on the other hand, takes a completely different approach. He ignores the rhythm altogether, aggressively throwing his bars around with a raw, almost unhinged intensity. The combination will remind you why you should never aspire to live next to street rappers.

Why do I feel like this track just whooped my ears’ ass?

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.