This is the sophomore effort from Sacramento, CA emcee/producer Mi$tuh G. He's been emerging underground at the start of this current ongoing decade on the strength of his debut full-length G filesI was then introduced to his music in the summer of 2020 when the entire world shut down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through his debut EP GWO (G-World Order) it conceptually revolves around all the events that had happened at that point. He and Mak7teen brought Your worst nightmare to life a year later and returns over 4 years later to Hold the C.
After the introduction of “Brandon Voicemail”, the first song “Flow” is this non-trap opener that begs for another dose, while the Mak7teen-featuring “G's Back” works with more hi-hats while continuing to take a more eerie path atmospherically . we are talking about a return after 3 years. “Slide Out” brings a symphonic snare to the instrumental, encouraging him to send the plug just before “The Best” featuring Lil Sicx & T Nutty brings the trio together with Grandmaster Flash & the Furious 5's “The Message” except it has a The g-funk twist enters a whole other dimension.
“Not At All” moves on from there going Bay condemning a bitch with her hat leading into “Hangin' Out the Window” keeps the pianos and hats discreetly tucked into the bag of braggadocio. Oakland veteran and Hyphy successor Mistah FAB delivers his best Keep It G on the misty trap cut “Payin' Dues,” and after the “KM Radio” skit, “Remember the Name” takes a lively yet soulful approach to rhythm that wants to stand out from the bad ties.
The ominous trap approach throughout “Revenue” is pretty cool, making it clear that it's all about the revenue, and after the “E-Moe Voicemail” skit, “That's Mi$tuh G” charismatically maintains his lead until end of song, staying forever. The grind penultimate track “Better Dayz” featuring Lace Leno comes to an end of the album looking for brighter days ahead. YFN Lucci surprisingly along with YFN Traepound enters the G for the trap closer to the “Mafia” to live high so they don't have to deal with low lives.
Even I myself have been curious as to what's been going on with Mi$tuh G lately, and hearing that he's back after so long with an entire LP of new material was just what I needed. Quite possibly better than the EP that got me into his music a few years back. He's definitely grown both artistically and personally since G makes it obvious by staying true to himself and having a tighter guest list compared to GWO (G-World Order).
Rating: 7/10