Pusha T came in with an album of the year contender a little less than two weeks ago, earning him his first #1 solo album on the Billboard 200. The massive feat came after 20 years in the game, producing classics alongside his brother as the Clipse and a solo artist.
Years before the Clipse formally announced that they were going to be pulling the plug on any forthcoming group efforts, Push already getting started with his solo efforts. Fear Of God largely circulated through the mixtape cycle, consisting of both freestyles and original tracks, some of them later reused for Fear Of God II.
"Raid" ft. Pharrell and 50 Cent are among those joints. Pharrell's soulful vocal chops matches the tone of the colorful production. Meanwhile, Pusha T's signature style fo coke raps remain vivid, pairing well with 50 Cent's bully.
Quotable Lyrics
I’m the definition of shooter, gun of choice, the Ruger
You’ll take my word for it or make me do it to ya
I’m a magnet to murder, when I’m in the mood
Get convicted through the forensics when you walk in my shoes
I’m bad news, you n***as know the verdict, I’m filthy
Drop Phantom is milky, white on white
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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.
Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.
Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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