Hunxho apparently quit rap by recording 20 tracks and inviting several rappers to join him (Y’all need to stop capping).

There is no such thing as a rapper truly retiring. Ice-T might be the only person who successfully hung up the microphone—and even he occasionally reminds everyone that he can still rap. Anyway, Hunxho named his latest album I Quit Rap, then spent most of its 20 tracks rapping—and doing it well.

The project features appearances from G Herbo, Hotboii, BabyDrill, YKNIECE, and Fatt Smaxk while exploring what I would describe as a “trap-diverse” sound. Its production pulls from several styles that your favorite trap heroes have used over the years, giving Hunxho room to balance street-heavy records with vulnerable songs about love, pain, and relationships.

You also get plenty of singing. Hunxho’s vocals are heavily processed, but they still carry emotion and heart. At certain points, he sounds like Future’s backup quarterback, delivering melodies and cadences that feel instantly recognizable. That familiarity prevents I Quit Rap from sounding completely fresh or revolutionary.

Still, originality is not the album’s greatest strength. Its value comes from Hunxho’s willingness to open up, move between toughness and tenderness, and make listeners feel something. Twenty tracks may be a lot, but the emotional variety helps justify the extended runtime.

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.