This might be my favorite TaReef KnockOut track this year.
TaReef KnockOut is on a roll. Tracks like “CONUNDRUM,” “Blessings,” and “Where the Loot?” have all hit for me because he sounds hungry, motivated, and extremely polished. He keeps that streak going with a remastered version of “Turkey Bacon,” celebrating the fifth anniversary of his EP ‘Eggs for Breakfast.’
The production we get on “Turkey Bacon” has a lovely tempo, an almost mechanical feel, and a glimmer of sunlight peeking through. It’s both upbeat and chill, giving TaReef plenty of room to get to work.
TaReef spits about avoiding pigs—both pork and the cops—while staying competitive and knocking out life’s challenges. He also calls out gold diggers, stays focused on the paper, and makes room for patience as he pursues his dreams.
I love the chorus, the confidence with which he plows through the production, and how naturally the meaningful words fit his personality. Nothing feels forced. “Turkey Bacon” deserves your full attention, even if, like me, you aren’t a fan of actual turkey bacon.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
