Benny The Butcher’s “The Plugs I Met 2.5”: Top 5 Tracks Ranked

Benny The Butcher spits serious bars over wonderful production in “The Plugs I Met 2.5.”

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TOP 5 SONGS

5. Big Difference (Ft. Bruiser Wolf & Fuego Bass)

I’ll be completely honest with you: I may never fully understand Bruiser Wolf’s style. That s**t is just way too unorthodox for me. On this track, he sounds like a Black version of the narrator from the original Twilight Zone.

I thought Benny’s energy was perfect for the punchy, dramatic production, and his Adrian Broner line about cussing whores out genuinely made me laugh. But frfr, Fuego Bass killed his verse. He sounds completely unbothered, almost like a mix between Tony Yayo and Jadakiss, delivering a combination of sharp punchlines and that classic OG street energy.

Let me make this clear: I rock with the track overall. I just can’t fully get behind Bruiser Wolf’s part.

4. Once Upon a Time (Ft. Daringer)

You know what would pair perfectly with this track? Bruce Lee highlights. Not only would I love seeing him karate chop someone to this, but I’d also love watching him calmly negotiate with somebody before absolutely whooping their ass once the beat drops.

I love how competitive Benny comes across on this track, like someone who has learned countless lessons and has already seen everything the game has to offer. I also love the cold-ass, catchy chorus he delivers. That shit sticks with you like the end of Nightmare on Elm Street 2.

3. Rise & Fall (Ft. 38 Spesh & El Camino)

When you turn the soul up 2x, I’m a fan. When you give rappers who actually know how to spit a chance to rap over production like this, even better.

I love how Benny, 38 Spesh, and El Camino don’t just ride the beat; they attack it. None of them acquiesce to the production. Instead, they come through with flows colder than De’Aaron Fox in the Finals.

Each artist brings a confident energy, bossing up in their own way while sounding completely sure of themselves and unapologetic. Everybody plays their role perfectly, and the chemistry between them makes the track hit harder.

2. Talk Shows (Ft. Raekwon)

I’ve always felt like Benny The Butcher would have fit perfectly in the ’90s, and “Talk Shows” makes that argument stronger. Between the DJ scratches, the hard-hitting drums, and the appearance from Wu-Tang legend Raekwon, the track feels like a direct throwback to classic hip-hop.

I won’t lie, I don’t remember a lot of the actual bars from either artist, but the OG aura makes this hard to pass on.

1. Can’t Be Much

Let’s be honest: Benny The Butcher rarely switches his flow. It’s okay because he says some tight-ass s**t all the time. That said, on “Can’t Be Much,” he uses this relentless, slightly dapper flow that reminds me of flows Wale and Cole have used in the past.

The track also features Harry Fraud production that sounds luxurious as hell. If I had it, I would probably wrap it up with sarand wrap so it doesn’t get dirty. Frfr, this is easily the most unique track on the project. Hell, maybe one of the most unique tracks Benny has ever made.