This is officially the third project I’ll be reviewing, and it seems just like wine: he only gets better with age! Evolving with every release and alongside a powerhouse produced like Flu Dust, then there is literally no possible way this could go wrong. Let’s talk about it!
So, a new collaboration album between two of the strongest artists and producers in the game right now, and let me just say promotion for this project has been absolutely incredible with real-life crayons being made for this album! One I could only dream of getting my hands on, but regardless, such a creative way of promoting an album that is called ‘Used Crayons’ with 14 tracks all named after crayon colours! This whole concept is WILD.
Let’s start with Flu: the man has done no wrong in 2025, and his streak continues here. With this album, we see him tap into his darker, gloomy, and somber sounds while not exactly ‘grimy’ or ‘hardcore’ in nature, but the overall murky atmosphere created inevitably makes every beat, instrument, and rhythm sound that much more vibrant, cold, and destructive.
I love how methodical, slowed down, and sinister each song is. He has no intention of rushing the production across this album; he’s taking his time and fleshing out every single second of sound to make sure it appears as gargantuan as possible in feeling, aura, and composition.
That’s one of the reasons why Flu is on my radar as one of the best going right now, specifically because of his disciplined approach to music. He’s the type to inherit the art of ‘patience’ and utilise it in all his projects. Nothing worse to me than listening to a new anticipated album and it sounds rushed or overly complicated for no reason; I hate that shit with a passion. But that’s one thing I never have to worry about with Flu: he knows he has the time to create magic, and so he does!
Now, my main man P-Ro. The man is fantastic in and out of the studio. I’ve had nothing but pleasant conversations with the man, and he’s a real artist of the game. There are very few of those left who actually care about things like ‘artistry’ and ‘originality’, but he embodies both. As per usual, his flow and lyricism are impeccable, his energy and penmanship are second to none, and his vision and delivery are S-Tier level phenomenal.
Across this project, he comes alongside names such as
-MONEY MOGLY
-G Fam Black
-Tali Rodriguez
-OGBenGrimm
-GeneralBackPain
All names I’ve had the privilege of listening to this year and all heavy favourites in the underground. But as notorious as the names are, P still holds his own and maintains his skill and talent across the tracks and proves why he’s every bit capable and talented as anyone else in the game because if you can rap alongside these names, there isn’t anyone you can’t fuck with!
Overall, the anticipation was more than worth it! Perfect production, perfect verses, and perfect features. Call this a 3-peat!
https://open.spotify.com/album/1MlwPvMBhevAXXS9HFFYxz?si=GuCfyiRPTlqV7X1zKrouEA
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