Weekly Crate Digging #3 - 8/12/22

Super Freaky Girl - Nicki Minaj

Strong 3/10

Nicki Minaj is back with basically her rendition of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP”. The production for this track is infectious and deserves more from Minaj, but she unfortunately comes through with absurdly extravagant lyrics that make her previous efforts seem tame.

WAITRESS - DaBaby

Soft 4/10

This cut lacks the charisma that made DaBaby so popular in the first place. The weak chorus also makes the track blend together in a way that feels like a bloated single verse.

Dance Now - JID feat. Kenny Mason

Solid 8/10

JID rarely has disappointed me with his performances in the past few years, and that trend continues with this new single. It’s an incredibly tight track with bars and nuances filling every crevice of the instrumental. There is little to no filler, and the chorus provides a catchy break in between breakneck verses.

IMPALAS & HYDRAULICS - REASON feat. The Game

Solid 7/10

A solid ode to west-coast customs, REASON and The Game do their due diligence by spitting enticing verses by flaunting their dedicated California roots. The beat is slightly reminiscent of The Alchemist’s production for Boldy James’ “Brickmile To Montana”, in regard to the whistling effects, but the addition works in both showcases.

Picture in my mind - PinkPantheress feat. Sam Gellaitry

Solid 6/10

Although PinkPantheress stays consistent with her deadpan delivery, I appreciate that she has been attempting to stray away from purely synths. So, there isn’t much of a stylistic difference from anything she has released prior, it’s still an enjoyable tune.

Strangers - Danger Mouse & Black Thought feat. A$AP Rocky and Run The Jewels

Soft 8/10

It’s always exciting to see that posse cuts still exist, and who better to facilitate it than Danger Mouse, a figurehead in indie-rap. The looped sample that runs throughout the track is gruff, and the beat is generally perfectly repetitive for such congested lyrical displays. Run The Jewels steal the show, but A$AP Rocky and Black Thought still pull through with complex and complementary verses.