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A reference to the NHL team — and by proxy the legendary goalie Dominik “The Dominator” Hasek — “98 Sabers” is enjoyable off the strength of Blaze’s involvement alone. Yet as expected, the Griselda camp delivers on the lyrical front, with highlight verses from Gunn, Conway, Benny, and Armani Caesar. Though it’s likely fans will debate who stole the show, it’s exactly that sort of healthy competition that keeps the emcees as sharp as they are. Check it out for yourself now, and sound off — do you feel like Westside Gunn delivered on his Shady Records debut?
QUOTABLE LYRICS
Trust me, I got the bread to get a ni*ga whacked today
They bring me back your head, don’t matter how much cash it take
We used to traffic base, now the trap forty racks a day
It’s safe to say we got a boomin’ system, I’m Masta Ace
The shooter sixteen, throttle in his VLONE hoodie
N**ga look at me wrong, then he uppin’ this chrome for me
– Conway
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