Buffalo emcee Conway the Machine returns with his 4th LP. Blowing up in late 2015 as part of Griselda Records' 3 OGs alongside Westside brother Gunn and cousin Benny the Butcher, the trio have had hip hop on lock since their arrival due to their consistent work ethic balancing quality and quality as and live. detailing their life on the streets. Con's debut full length From King to God was the 2020 album of the year and the Shady Records-backed sophomore effort God forbid he make mistakes it's the most personal thing ever. He won't do it celebrated its 1 year anniversary just last weekend and comes fresh off the production of Conductor Williams Duct machine since last winter, He won't do it 2 now repealed in his favor SFK (Slant Face Killah).
After the introduction of “Despertar”, Stove God Cooks first song “Mutty” is a dusty boom opener produced by Conductor, who explains that those who fucked them aren't here to talk about it, while the “Give & Give” takes the soul. track organically thanks to Cool & Dre needing something to hold on to. “Milano Nights, Pt. 1” works in some pianos, kicks and snares to break down all the trials and tribulations just before “Kin Xpress” featuring Larry June psychedelically strips down the drums talking dead end.
“Meth Back!” with Flee Lord, Method Man & SK da King rounding up the quartet goes back to boom bap thanks to Daringer talking about this being a stickup leading into “Ninja Man” going into a sumptuous direction courtesy of Swizz Beatz who addressed to those who live out here. Joey Bada$$ joins Conway for dirty 2nd single “Vertino” with Camoflauge Monk & Sadhugold behind the boards bragging how raw it is, but then “10 / Rya” featuring Key Glock is that trap joint 2-parter Don Cannon agreed to speak. for being on the 10th.
“Dasani” throws those pianos and hats into the picture talking about running that bitch while “Raw!” featuring Tech N9ne finds Cardo drawing inspiration from the Memphis scene boasting his lyrical ferocity. “Surf & Turf” featuring Ab-Soul, Jay Worthy, TF & 2Eleven brings everyone together for some jazzy gangsta shit, while “Karimi” comes in with a hazy boom bam flare that talks about bread. “The Red Moon in Osaka” featuring Raekwon closes out the album with The Alchemist's over-the-top production chasing away those covering their street cred.
He won't do it had its high points despite not being one of my favorite works in Con's discography, but what was supposed to be a sequel to the previous LP we got from La Maquina over a year ago makes improvements in the sections where was missing. The production is a combination of boom bap & trap in general, we have an interesting versatile guest list and the founder of Drumwork passionately explains why they call him SFK (Slant Face Killah).
Rating: 8/10