Freddie Gibbs lined up all his opps and delivered disses to them across his new album, Alfredo 2. During the album, Gibbs dissed Gunna, Jim Jones, Benny the Butcher, and…
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Benny The Butcher is back with Summertime Butch 2, the latest installment in his seasonal series, released in celebration of “716 Day.” The project arrives less than two months after…
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Here is the 18th mixtape from Buffalo, New York emcee Benny the Butcher. Being in the game for 2 decades already, it wouldn’t be until 2016 where he alongside his cousins Westside Gunn & Conway the Machine would take the culture by storm off projects like Tana Talk 3 & The Plugs I Met. Harry Fraud came in for a sequel to the latter following the mature Burden of Proof & finally, Tana Talk 4 took it back to the basement a few years back. We got Summertime Butch last August & only a couple months following Excelsior, a sequel to Summertime Butch has arrived.
“Jasmine” featuring Westside Gunn produced by Daringer after the “Summer Feelin’” intro was a drumless intro talking about the state of rap being the same since 2Pac got killed almost 3 decade ago whereas “Hood on Fire” featuring Bruiser Wolf finds the 2 coolin’ down their respective streets after they started getting hot. “Told You So” talks about proving everyone who doubted him wrong over a Mike WiLL Made-It instrumental while “Summer ‘25” after the “Where’s Butch?” skit orchestrally boasts that you can find him outside.
G Herbo joins Benny on the cloudy trap crossover “Why Would I?” wanting to find a reason for forgiving the people who’ve switched up on them as their popularity in music continued to grow just before “77 Club” keeps giving the middle finger to naysayers calling him washed talking about the analytics never lying. “Gold Plated Leica” featuring O.T. the Real brings the pair together to flex their dope line from Pittsburgh to Austin while “In the Wall” featuring Bun B gets back on the trap vibes thanks to Cory Mo talking about having drug money for everyone.
“Pandoras” featuring Duckman & Elcamino begins the last 5 minutes or so of Summertime Butch 2 with the trio bringing up the fact B$F’s been making the whole rap game play follow the leader all decade up to this point trying to save a few regardless of the Everybody Can’t Go lesson while “Lo Lo’s” sends off the tape with a Bink! heater advising to trust what you see & let your eyes be the proof.
The original Summertime Butch EP still remains the most polarizing entry in Benny’s discography over 11 months since it initially came out because a large crowd of people felt like he was on autopilot that whole time, but Summertime Butch 2 clears both the predecessor & Excelsior as a result of more consistency within the production & a tighter list of guests compared to the previous EP he gave us over a couple months ago.
Score: 8/10
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Benny The Butcher is locked in for another summer takeover. The Buffalo native has officially announced his next project, Summertime Butch 2, set to drop on July 16, 2025, also…
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Buffalo, New York emcee Benny the Butcher returning after 9 months for his 9th EP. in the game for 2 decades already, it wouldn’t be until 2016 where he alongside his cousins Westside Gunn & Conway the Machine would take the culture by storm off projects like Tana Talk 3 & The Plugs I Met. Harry Fraud came in for a sequel to the latter following the mature Burden of Proof & finally, Tana Talk 4 took it back to the basement a couple years back. Coming off having Hit-Boy produce half of it & leaving the other half to The Alchemist produce his Def Jam Recordings debut Everybody Can’t Go. Dropping both Summertime Butch & Buffalo Butch back-to-back, Excelsior’s looking to refine the styles of both those predecessors.
After the “Corner” intro, the first song “I’m the Program” is this symphonic boom bap opener suggesting you gotta laugh at life sometimes whereas “Sign Language” works in a vocal sample thanks to Harry Fraud living in the moment since too much going on. “$ & Power” featuring Skylar Blatt dabbles with trap courtesy of Daringer wanting those 2 things while “Duffel Bag Hottie’s Revenge” featuring Boldy James talks about the B$F artist currently behind bars. “Toxic” featuring Styles P returns to the boom bap to unite the Butcher with the Ghost until “B$F” featuring Fuego Base & Sule ends by repping their set.
With Excelsior, Benny continues to cement his place as one of the most important & vital voices in hip hop today continuing his evolution becoming reactivated in summertime mode with the streets watching & the culture listening. Some have jumped off the porch early & understood the game instantly, others took a lil time & some needed their hand held in every aspect & was only good at riding coattails. Then you have got people like him who’re The Chosen Few.
Score: 7/10
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After six years since their fan-favorite collaboration Stabbed & Shot, Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh reunited for the highly anticipated sequel, Stabbed & Shot 2. The duo knew they were facing higher stakes, but they thrived under the pressure, delivering a rare sequel that actually surpassed the original. Stabbed & Shot 2 showcases their undeniable chemistry, with guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Dave East, Ransom, ElCamino, and more, alongside production from the likes of Harry Fraud, Daringer, and V Don. Now, Benny and Spesh have released the Deluxe Edition, featuring a new track, “ICE,” and the behind-the-scenes documentary, The Making of Stabbed & Shot, which gives fans a deeper look into their creative process, their early days, and an unreleased 2008 freestyle. The Stabbed & Shot 2 Deluxe Edition is available now via BSF/TCF Records.
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Here we have the 2nd collaborative LP between New York rappers Benny the Butcher & 38 Spesh. One comes straight outta Buffalo becoming 1/3 of the core Griselda Records trio & the other hails from Rochester. There was even a point in time where Benny was signed to TCF Music Group years before Griselda went on to take over the underground altogether & they’ve worked with each other numerous times over the course of their careers. 6 years later, they’re linking back up for a sequel to Stabbed & Shot.
After the “Still Better” intro, the first song “1st of April” produced by V Don starts with a dreary boom bap instrumental talking about being staples in their corners whereas “High Stakes” finds the 2 showing off their street ties maintaining a dark atmosphere to the beat. “Thruway Music 2” is a sequel to a highlight off the first Stabbed & Shot continuing where the predecessor left off prior to “Who Really the King?” talking about people acting like family when that isn’t an action word over strings, kicks & snares from Chup.
“Center Stage” heads for a soulful direction thanks to Harry Fraud reminding us that they actually be living that life just before the 2nd & final single “Brick Specials” comparing their lifestyles to that of a lit movie. The lead single “Jesus Arms” featuring Busta Rhymes was a step above the b-side from the Bink! beat to the mobster-themed lyrics, but then “Hometown Hero” talks about their statuses in Buffalo & Rochester respectively.
Dave East & Klass Murda join Benny & Spesh on “Bad Guy” pointing out the fact that some don’t show you love until you start catching Ws while “Money Counter” hooks up some sampling teaching us that jealous friends happen to be the most foolish in the circle. “Internal Affairs” featuring O.T. the Real brings the trio together over a raw Daringer instrumental bringing it hardcore while the STREETRUNNER-laced “Intent to Sell” gets back on the hustling tip.
The song “Coke Runs” featuring Ransom gets the encore of Stabbed & Shot 2 going by making it clear that you haven’t seen the impressive traits that they all share in the past while “Watchlist” gives off more of a jazzier vibe to the beat talking about making $100M requiring risk. The closer “Power” featuring Elcamino finishes the Stabbed & Shot sequel talking about power becoming the cause of separation in the room.
Much has changed in the interim in the past 6 years including the respective statures of Benny & Spesh as they have both grown, elevated & evolved. Stabbed & Shot 2 though has made it’s case in being the rare sequel that surpasses it’s predecessor with Benny returning to his roots by reconnecting with the TCF founder to go on another round of paper chasing shooting for a sound that can only come from experienced street hustlers.
Score: 9/10
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It’s been six years since Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh linked up for the fan-favorite Stabbed & Shot. On 10.18.24 that all changes, as Benny & Spesh have announced the long-awaited collaborative sequel; Stabbed & Shot 2. Much has changed in the interim, including their respective statures, as they have both grown, elevated and evolved.
For Benny The Butcher, 2024 has already been a monumental year. After dropping his major label solo debut, Everybody Can’t Go, on Def Jam, he followed up with “the summer ain’t over until say it is” projects Summertime Butch and Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1, the latter of which featured his long-awaited collaboration with Drake. Benny’s ability to balance his gritty street lyricism with his growing mainstream presence has solidified his reputation as one of hip-hop’s most versatile voices. Stabbed & Shot 2sees him returning to his roots, reconnecting with 38 Spesh for another round of paper chasing.
38 Spesh, has also been active and supremely accurate this year, most recently with the release of the critically acclaimed, and perhaps his most visible project to date, Mother & Gun, which again displayed his versatility as both an emcee and producer.
Benny & Spesh also realize that their long-awaited collaborative sequel includes much higher stakes and baked-in expectations. But, they thrive under that pressure, as Stabbed & Shot 2 is the rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor; when you turn on the bright kitchen lights, Benny & Spesh are always going to cook up and deliver.
Dubbing themselves as the best tandem to go back and forth since Jadakiss & Styles P, Stabbed & Shot 2 is a master class in plug talk, survival tactics, and everything you want from a Benny & Spesh drop. The chemistry is even more elevated, their distinct styles blend seamlessly, and they effortlessly deliver more of the barred-out, street narratives and vivid storytelling that has defined their careers. Stabbed & Shot 2 is a testament to their growth, and resilience as artists and entrepreneurs.
A week after releasing a two-pack of singles “Jesus Arms” featuring Busta Rhymes and “Brick Specials,” Benny & Spesh are back with the album’s first visual “High Stakes,” which is now available below. “High Stakes” will be available at all DSP’s at midnight.
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Two weeks after dropping Summertime Butch, Benny returns with Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1, featuring Fabolous, 38 Spesh, and Drake. The Buffalo rapper made it clear that summer wasn’t over until he said so, and now he’s signaling that it’s safe to make plans accordingly.
Buffalo Butch, Vol. 1 is available now on all digital streaming platforms. Alongside the release, Benny also dropped a new visual for “Knightfall” from his Summertime Butch project, continuing to dominate the season with his unmistakable style and presence.
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This is the 8th EP from Buffalo, New York emcee Benny the Butcher. Being in the game for 2 decades already, it wouldn’t be until 2016 where he alongside his cousins Westside Gunn & Conway the Machine would take the culture by storm off projects like Tana Talk 3 & The Plugs I Met. Harry Fraud came in for a sequel to the latter following the mature Burden of Proof & finally, Tana Talk 4 took it back to the basement a couple years back. Coming off having Hit-Boy produce half of it & leaving the other half to The Alchemist produce his Def Jam Recordings debut & my album of the year so far Everybody Can’t Go, we’re now being treated to Buffalo Butch only a couple weeks after the previous EP Summertime Butch.
“Penny & Shaq” featuring 38 Spesh starts off the brief 3 track offering hopping over an extravagant beat comparing themselves to Orlando Magic veterans Penny Hardaway & Shaquille O’Neal whereas the For All the Dogs outtake “Buffalo” featuring Drake finds the pair linking up over a sample-driven instrumental from Boi-1da talking about the fact that it’s more when you earn it being iller than the illnesses haters be wishing on them. Lastly, the closer “Hard Way” featuring Fabolous officially rounds out Buffalo Butch on some boom bap shit letting it be known this fly shit ain’t cheap whatsoever.
We’ve only gotten 2 EPs from Benny this month & 3 projects from him in 2024 altogether if you include Everybody Can’t Go, but I still happen to prefer Summertime Butch only because it’s a little longer than Buffalo Butch although that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy the 3 songs he dug up for us here. As opposed to the summer theme of the joint from 2 weeks ago, you only get 8 minutes worth of material shedding 16 minutes off the last one centering itself around Benny’s hometown mentality.
Score: 7/10
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