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Westside Gunn Rallies Conway, Benny The Butcher, & Armani Ceaser On “98 Sabres”
Westside Gunn has already delivered three albums this year — Pray For Paris, Flygod Is An Awesome God 2, and as of yesterday, his Shady Records debut Who Made The Sunshine. Off the top, the project sounds like a typical Gunn release, which is to say grimy, loosely structured tracks with hyper-vivid imagery of street violence and high fashion. As expected, Westside used the opportunity to call the Griselda banners and rally the troops, closing things out with the Just Blaze produced crew cut “98 Sabres.”
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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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 makes a stand for afrobeat against corruption on latest release Na Dem feat. Tom Morello.
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 deliver a powerful afrobeat statement with “Na Dem,” Featuring Tom Morello and produced by Femi Koleoso. The track has been a fan favourite even before its official release, and comes with the unmistakable spirit of protest, truth-telling, and social accountability that have long characterized Afrobeat’s most impactful moments.
The song’s heart is a direct challenge to corruption and the abuse of power. Instead of singling out one profession or institution for its critique, “Na Dem” identifies a larger culture of dishonesty, targeting bad lawyers, bad doctors, bad politicians, and anyone who would sell their integrity for personal gain. The message is sharp and uncompromising and delivered with the urgency that has become a hallmark of Seun Kuti’s artistry.
The inclusion of Tom Morello adds another level of intensity to the record. His presence adds to the song’s rebellious energy, creating a powerful intersection between the rhythmic activism of Afrobeat and the confrontational edge of rock. The result of the collaboration is a track that is both timeless and of the moment.
The song’s dedication to principle is what rings true. The moral center of the record is Seun’s statement that he would never prostitute his conscience for money. It turns “Na Dem” from a critique into a declaration of personal values, responsibility, and resistance.
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It’s an open letter to the people, the moments that used to make home. It captures the unsettling experience of walking into a house where everything is still there, the clothes, the scents, the light streaming through the windows, but the person who gave those details meaning is gone. There is only a lingering ache that fills every room.
It’s a complex emotional journey that runs just under eight minutes in “No Place Like Home.” Its structure does not allow for repetition, each section uncovering another layer of feeling. The song begins with a hushed looping arpeggio and the striking line “your tough mother’s love”, immediately setting a deeply personal tone. From there, it spills out into spare, humane verses before exploding into ninety seconds of crushing guitars and feedback that feel like grief breaking through emotional constraint.
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