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Damn, I wasn’t expecting this from Here’s Johnny! Also, this is the first single I’ve found on Paka The Plug, which is dope! So let’s talk about it!

This is the latest offering by Here’s Johnny and producer Lord Mixer. One of many I’ve covered already, and this one is definitely different from the rest I’ve covered. First of all, it’s only 1 minute and 16 seconds, so it does feel like it ends abruptly, but in their style, it’s common to expect at this point. 

But what really stands out is that instrumental! It’s definitely unlike anything I’ve heard him on before. 

It’s this choir vocal loop that gives this goosebump feeling like you’re listening to classical music from the Renaissance era! Combined with a traditional/skeletal hip-hop beat, you get one of the most unique and beautifully done productions I’ve heard in a minute. I feel the shortened length does work in this case to preserve the aura and vibe of this track! Similar to what Ear Sweatshirt did on his album ‘Some Rap Songs’, where each song was kept short to preserve the intensity of the sounds themselves, and I feel the same motive went into this!

Now, Here’s Johnny, although providing his usual unconventional charisma, it’s not as over-the-top or intense as it normally is. I feel he’s just focused on giving an excellent performance to best complement that atmospheric beat! With only just over one minute, he doesn’t waste any time utilising his dynamic wordplay, his adventurous and sturdy lyricism, and his bare-bone, in-your-face flow that he’s so known for. 

I gotta say, considering the time he was given, he absolutely nailed the rap verse, and I swear even spoke in reverse at one point? Which was wild! 

I’d say this is probably my favourite single so far. That beat is unbelievable, and the verse, for what’s worth, was fun, memorable, and dope! 

https://youtu.be/XulX2J2VUrU?si=KseUUCwmlbzvRBLe