If you're looking for some of the best hip-hop of the year, odds are you've probably already listened to Conway The Machine's latest album, WON'T HE DO IT. If you haven't, you've got a lot of catching up to do with this lyrically skilled and instrumentally luxurious project. While the album has plenty of highlights, including the Westside Gunn-assisted "Brucifix," its most immediately ear-grabbing moments are reflections of Griselda's history. Featured guest Benny The Butcher shines on "Brooklyn Chop House," proving that though both artists are on their own separate paths, the Griselda family is forever. In addition, Brooklyn legend Fabolous comes through with a great verse of his own.
Of course, the lyrical matter here is quite similar to the rest of Conway's excellent catalog. There are material flexes, drug deal terminology, detailed narratives, proven proclamations of greatness in the game, and reflections on their struggles. Each verse comes through with an emphatic and measured flow that weaves their bars together with ease. Instrumentally, a hopeful and wistful string section loop overtakes a simple boom-bap beat. Even though there's just a kick and a snare audibly present in the mix, the sample keeps the rhythm up nicely. For longtime fans of the Griselda sound, it's more of the same quality; for newcomers, any track could make for a great introduction.
Conway The Machine Hosts Some Friends At The "Brooklyn Chop House"
Furthermore, Conway The Machine has a lot of greatness on the way through his solo work and his Drumwork Music Group. With a fresh pool of raw talent on his roster, the Buffalo native is developing himself as much as a curator as he is a lyricist with every release. With that in mind, find WON'T HE DO IT on your preferred streaming service and check out standout bars from "Brooklyn Chop House" down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest on Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, and Conway The Machine.
Quotable Lyrics
Damn, what is you sayin'? I was outside, hustlin' grams
I looked my man right in his eyes and I said "Bro, what is your plan?"
Run up your bands, this where I stand, I bought some diamonds for both of my hands
If I'm in a jam, I'm uppin' the can', you try to run down, won't let you advance (Brr)