Known to stay out the spotlight that his label has garnered, Stalley looks to step out of the dark and stand under the spotlights his label mates embrace (maybe too much) with the release of Saving Yusef.
One month into the new year and Stalley doesn’t waste any time letting his peers and listeners know that his presence is still strong in the game. A native of Ohio, the MMG rapper has dropped another solid project to add his resume.
Saving Yusuf is an engaging and honest project that finds Stalley feeling fully comfortable not only with his own sound, but with himself. The opener of the project “The Page” features he’s mother giving him the highest praises. When the beat hits he lets listeners know he’s hungry and its open season.
From there it sets the tone for the entire project which is a subtle balance between Midwest/Southern production and real thoughts from him. Songs like the infectious-smooth bangers like “Midwest Hustler” and “808z” shows Stalley stepping out of his passive mentality shell and aggressively rapping with passion.
“I take this music thing serious, I ain’t for playing round/N***** try to take me out my zone bet you I lay them down”, he asserts on hazy jam “Laym Down”. He is fully engaged throughout Saving Yusuf, especially when calling out peers on the same track. “I be snapping, bar for bar I’m Kendrick and Cole/But never mentioned, when they mentioned who’s cold/I mean I’m top five in that lopsided list that they hold.”
Standout selections that showcase the steady growth of Stalley’s delivery are tracks 10 through fourteen. “Hunnid Stax,” he talks about hustling to get his hundred stacks that he loss due to his baby mama and record label, “Real” talks about the true definition of being a real n*****, and “Cut A Rug” simply expresses his desire to dance and take home a date featuring Big Krit.
Even though other members of MMG are more interested in rap beefs, Stalley remains out of the fray of the drama and simply focuses on his art and it shows on this project. He delivers one of the best projects of the month with Saving Yusuf. This should satisfy die-hard fans of the bearded one and new listeners will be drawn to it.
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