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#007 business is business - young thug | album review | show notes
Introduction (00:00:00): Welcome back to another episode of Relisten. On this episode, I'll be covering Young Thug's *Business Is Business*. The album was released a few days ago, and while some people think it's garbage, I completely disagree.
Album Background (00:00:58): The album came out on June 20, 2023, and it’s one of my favorite Young Thug albums in a while. It has two versions: the original and the Metro Boomin version. The Metro version has 17 songs, including new tracks featuring Juice WRLD and Nicki Minaj. Personally, I prefer the Metro version because of the additional tracks. However, I'll be using Metro's version for this review since it's the most recent and complete version.
Song Reviews
Jonesboro (00:01:18): The first song on the Metro version is "Jonesboro." I like the beat, but it has a lower energy compared to the original version, which starts with Drake. I prefer the original start, but both versions are solid.
Mad Dog (00:01:53): "Mad Dog" is just a good Young Thug song. Not much to say here, but it's solid.
Want Me Dead (feat. 21 Savage) (00:02:04): "Want Me Dead" featuring 21 Savage is up next. Anytime 21 Savage jumps on a song, it's a banger. With Young Thug and Metro Boomin, you know it's going to be good.
Future Past (feat. Future) (00:02:17): "Future Past" with Future has an incredible vibe. The sample puts you in a crazy trance, and it's just so good. You have to listen to it in silence to really feel the energy.
Parade on Cleveland (feat. Drake) (00:02:32): My favorite song on the album is "Parade on Cleveland" featuring Drake. Drake is the biggest artist in the world right now, and anytime he features on a track, it’s something special. He kills it effortlessly.
Standout Tracks (00:03:14): The two Drake songs, the two 21 Savage songs, and the Juice WRLD song are all standouts. However, Nicki Minaj's feature on "Money" was the weakest part for me. She didn't really add to the track.
Money (feat. Juice WRLD and Nicki Minaj) (00:03:50): "Money" featuring Juice WRLD and Nicki Minaj opens with a sample. Some of Juice WRLD's verses were cut to clear the sample. This song is one of my favorites on the album. Young Thug opens "Money" so well, and Juice WRLD effortlessly kills his part. This is definitely one of my favorite tracks on the album.
Parade on Cleveland (feat. Drake) (00:05:03): "Parade on Cleveland" is another standout with its clean production and Drake's perfect feature.
With the Racks (feat. Travis Scott) (00:05:47): "With the Racks" featuring Travis Scott is also a good song. Travis Scott's upcoming album has a lot of hype, and this track shows why.
Overtime (00:06:06): "Overtime" is another favorite. The beat and Thug’s flow make it an amazing track. The song feels like he’s calling out the listeners, which adds a unique touch.
Hellcat Kenny (feat. Lil Uzi Vert) (00:07:02): "Hellcat Kenny" featuring Lil Uzi Vert is another crazy track. Uzi has been on fire recently, and his feature here is no exception.
Paranoid (feat. Destroy Lonely) (00:07:47): "Paranoid" with Destroy Lonely is a good track, though it hasn't grown on me as much yet.
Conclusion (00:08:23): Overall, *Business Is Business* is a strong album. If you’re listening on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube, please subscribe and hit notifications so you get next week's episode. Next week, I’ll be reviewing Lil Uzi Vert’s new album. So subscribe and stay tuned for that. Thanks for listening!
#007 business is business - young thug | album review