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On Doechii's 2024 release, the Tampa-born rapper showcases the blend of clever rhymes with deep, philosophical musings that have punctuated early releases like 2020's Oh the Places You'll Go mixtape and 2022's she / her / black bitch EP. Lead cut "STANKA POOH" finds the Top Dawg Entertainment artist wrestling with her artistic mortality and role as a Black woman in music. She raps: "Let's start the story backwards/I'm dead, she's dead, just another Black Lives Mattered/And if I die today I die a bastard/TikTok rapper, part-time YouTube actor."

Obviously, Doechii aims to be bigger than viral clips and TV shows so small they can fit on your computer screen. On Alligator Bites Never Heal, Doechii asserts herself as one of rap's most impressive bar-for-bar MCs. "DENIAL IS A RIVER" is a classic narrative cut in the style of Slick Rick's "Children's Story," while "NISSAN ALTIMA" is an electro-rap thriller designed to keep the dance floor hot and heart rates up. She sums it up simply enough when she raps: "All beef gets smoked/l'm a real fly bitch, you in coach."

I somehow missed this drop. Supposedly their last project together.

The R&B artist returns with a fusion of trap.

My favourites are INSIDE, LAST LAUGH and HARDSTONE NATIONAL ANTHEM.

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> "Back 2 Da Basics" brings a nostalgic return to the core principles of hip hop, emphasizing self-honesty and authenticity. The album, self-produced by The Insurgent, showcases a blend of classic boom bap production, innovative sampling, and original melodies. Covering a spectrum of topics, emotions, and messages, it promises to resonate with dedicated hip hop enthusiasts. The album stands out for its lyrical dexterity and wit, appealing to those who appreciate the depth and craft of hip hop lyricism.

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