UNTRAPPED X YO GOTTI

And we are back with our twelfth official review! As promised, the below are our metrics for our reviews. To see our previous review of MONTANA X FRENCH MONTANA, click here.

FEEL- What type of feelings does the music evoke? What does it make you want to do?

LYRICS- Are there bars?

PRODUCTION- Does the artist ride the beats? Does their cadence match the production? Does the production fit well with the project?

OVERALL- How many tracks do we like compared to the number of tracks on the project?

Feel free to use the above for your own reference as you go through the music and let us know what you think! 

UNTRAPPED X YO GOTTI

Release Date: 1.31.2020

Number of Tracks: 15

Duration: 52 MIN

Favorite Track: WEEKEND

There are many categories that a rapper can be put in. The latest (and most scrutinized) class of “mumble rappers,” seems to have tapered off in 2020, and so too has the corresponding uproar or backlash about it. With the release of Daytona in 2018, Pusha T was crowned as the head of the “drug rappers.” Oracle Rap Reviews would argue that that crown belonged to one Yo Gotti. Hitting the scene in 2009 with his hit single “Women Lie, Men Lie,” Yo Gotti was able to create his own label, Cocaine Music Group, otherwise known as CMG. Headlined by Blac Youngsta and Moneybagg Yo, CMG is now a well-established label in its own right. And it seems that in 2020, Yo Gotti has shifted his focus from drugs to teaching the youth, and with his recent release of Untrapped, he finds himself up next for our first review of the New Year.

FEEL

Usually, Yo Gotti projects make you feel like you could go cook your own drugs your kitchen like slanging dope was your reality. The feel of Untrapped is a lot different than the a-typical CMG record however, as the founder is extremely transparent on the album. It feels more like a lesson, and this is highlighted by the track, “Big Homie Rules,” as Gotti gives instruction on what it means to be a big homie. You can also feel the shift in his focus, as he has new aspirations of being a better businessman, a better leader for his people, and more like his own big homie, Jay Z.

LYRICS

Untrapped is still not devoid of the afore mentioned street bars however, as this is where the brunt of Gotti’s experience has been. The album is feature heavy, with appearances from Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Rick Ross, and Estelle just to name a few. Moneybagg Yo secures the spot for best feature, on the track “Weekend.” Our favorite bar can be found below.

“You just like yo father and he was a rat, so that means he raising a mice.” – Yo Gotti, Put a Date on it

PRODUCTION

Yo Gotti is known for his excellent beat selection, even if it is inherently limited to the style of music that he makes. Nevertheless, a rap album must have beats that knock, and Untrapped is certainly that. STREETRUNNER and Ben Billions make up the list of most used producers across the album, with the young superstar Tay Keith making a guest appearance. Quite a few of the tracks are beat-down-the-block worthy, and can get you ready for that morning grind or workout. The production on Untrapped is certainly a strong point of the album.

OVERALL

During his interview with The Breakfast Club, Yo Gotti was quoted as saying, “I am not a rapper, I am an entrepreneur.” This shift in focus is evident on Untrapped, as the album is surprisingly thoughtful. It is not devoid of the usual bangers that can be expected from a Yo Gotti project however, with an A-Class list of features and excellent production. If he continues to put projects out similar to this one, it will be hard to call him a drug rapper much longer. Oracle Rap Reviews awards Yo Gotti’s Untrapped a score of 10 out of the 15 total tracks, and deems it a must listen for your early 2020 rotation.

2.14.2020 – The Oracle

Edited by MJG Story Creation