new project is called “Jeffrey,” and itap a doozie. The songs are titled after performers and people he’s called his “idols,” and thatap a hard sentiment to swallow wijoth seriousness considering one of the songs is called “Harambe.”
Odes to dead gorillas aside, Young Thug is anything but a joke.
It might be a stretch for the average listener, but “Jeffrey” should be heard with high expectations. The first track is called “Wyclef Jean” and while it doesn’t feature the Haitian superstar, Young Thug does a bang up job pelting the listeners with melodies made popular by Jean. Itap a wild ride, and one well worth taking. “Floyd Mayweather” features Travis Scott, Gucci Mane and Gunna. The production is rich and Thugger’s flow is aggressive but comes from one centered place, not unlike . “Riri” does indeed embody the early screeching of Rihanna’s best moments.
He’s figured out how to build what he loves about each of the artisans he idolizes into these 10 songs and itap not as bad as you’d imagine. (“Harambe” is actually about getting caught up on an unsuspecting moment of conspiracy.)
Aside from the years of Lil Wayne trolling that was more annoying than effective, Thugger has positioned himself as a fan and student of the rap legends whose path he follows. Itap not surprising we see Gucci Mane on two parts of “Jeffrey,” once as a feature and the second as the subject of his own track. Itap endearing to hear such a talked about figure show love to his idols in this way and over such impressive production.
