G Shit, Vol. 1, the first collaborative mixtape between Detroit rapper Los and producer Topside, was one of the best projects to come out of Michigan in the last couple of years. While the sequel, G Shit, Vol. 2, doesn’t reach the heights of its predecessor, it has its highlights. On “Been a Dawg,” Topside brings a slick bassline and head swaying bounce to the production, and Los shares a desire for the rap game to be his main hustle: “Rap got me new clientele nigga that’s my way out.” The only problem is that Los raps for under a minute, making it hard to live in his anecdotes. Regardless, it’s still effective, and Los is able to flesh out the idea of being trapped in a lifestyle that refuses to let him go. The song just feels cut short, dulling its immediate impact.
With artists releasing songs at a fast and furious pace, it’s difficult for the average hip-hop head to keep track of it all—no matter how tapped in they are. That’s why we created The Ones, a daily post to highlight the song you need to hear.
Check out previous Ones, and listen to new rap from Los and Topside and more on our Spotify playlist.
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