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King Yk & Young Dell ‘#KSGS Vol. 2.’
Jul
King Yk and Young Dell have teamed up to drop their highly anticipated project, #KSGS (King Shit, Gang Shit) Volume 2. The first tape dropped two years ago. Out of the 13 tracks, multi-platinum producer Dizzy Banko produced 6. #KSGS Volume 2 also carries features from Meek Mill’s artist Kur and Halfaheartskii.
In summary, #KSGS (King Shit, Gang Shit) Volume 2 is an enjoyable listen. Comprising various genres with drill influence, the LP distinguishes itself in a fresh matter. It’s gritty, raw, and surely appealing to the ears. Both King YK and Young Dell effortlessly glide on every instrumental with ruthless bars. Like the individuals that attended their album party stated: #KSGS Vol. 2 was a solid project.
The themes found in #KSGS Volume 2 focus on remaining ten toes down, getting to the bag, and blocking out the hate. Moreover, they’re on the road to the riches. From “INTRO,” you’re bound to get hooked in. By the last track, I guarantee every listener will feel more dedicated to the grind and aware of the company they keep around.
One standout track on the project is titled “RISK.”
“RISK” is a hip-hop offering with both Latin and drill influence. The beat is also kissed by a Spanish guitar and gliding 808’s. Lyrically, they talk about haters who waste their time focusing on everyone but themselves. In other words, they’re envious because they aren’t ballin’ like the two rappers.
First, King Yk explains how he became fortunate to have riches, saying
“Had to go get it/Cause it wasn’t given/So we started taking shit/The bag callin’, cash talkin’/I hop on the road & I take a trip.”
He implies that grinding hard has earned him a luxurious lifestyle.
Afterward, Young Dell questions the naysayer’s money motives. He follows up with rhymes that illustrate this phrase: “Everything isn’t handed to you on a silver platter.
Then, he banks in on his success, rapping
“Ice on the watch might break your wrist/I got some brand new tricks.”
Young Dell has become successful because of his dedication and working nonstop. In turn, he’s able to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
He spits, “We keep the pressure applying/When I’m under pressure its diamonds/We in a whole lot of fly shit.”
Subsequently, he puts the fugazies on blast, regardless of their genre. If Young Dell was in trouble, he knows he has his bros to lean on.
Explaining why he’s always on standby, he raps
“And I gotta keep looking over my shoulder ’cause money brings problems.” In the end, he says he’s going to keep working hard. No one can stand in his way.
King YK closes the song with a few top-tier lyrics of his own. Although he’s constantly on the move, King YK says he can still wind down and relax. But, he chooses not to slow down and is always on go.
“Winning that paper from taking a loss/Work every day ain’t no taking it off.”
“RISK” ends on a sweet note with a muffled version of the hook and the arrangements sounding off.