An early version of G Herbo's "That's How I Grew Up" first showed up online as a leak in advance of the Chicago rapper's debut album Humble Beast. On Friday, it was officially released on the second disc of the Superfly soundtrack, and featured a new verse from 21 Savage. Though he hasn't released a project in 2018, Herb has had a big year solely off the huge splash his "Who Run It' freestyle made, causing many rappers to record their own verses over the Thee 6 Mafia Classic. "That's How I Grew Up" continues that momentum with a perfect collaboration that stands as one of the best tracks on the soundtrack. 21 is equally gritty in his storytelling, but a much more minimal rapper, making use of the space around him where Herb packs syllables. It's a successful dynamic that suggests the two should work together more often.
Listen to the rest of the bonus tracks, which feature contributions from Lil Jon, Rick Ross, and more, here.
Quotable Lyrics:
On the Eastside of Chiraq, that's where I grew up
OG ain't let me on Essex until I grew up
When G Fazo died in 2010 I just ain't give a fuck
'Member me and Manski on the phone an hour teein' up
Fourteen we was young as fuck all ready to fuck shit up