The last three years have been quite the journey for rapper Lil Durk whose seen his fair share of commercial and personal successes and failures. Since he first came on the scene in 2015, Durk’s managed to attract attention, garnering praise for his realistic depictions of Chicago gang life, as well as incurring the wrath of his enemies and critics who’ve felt as if he lacked the star power needed to increase his brand. Well-publicized beef and personal deaths have followed him, but in spite of the controversy that’s followed his name, Durk’s commitment to releasing music never wavered. His 2020 collaborations on some of the year’s biggest songs with both Pooh Sheisty and Drake helped elevate his stardom and his 2020 album with Lil Baby showcased his ability to blend the charts and streets together.
No longer the best-kept secret, Durk is a household name and his newest project, 7220, presents him with the best chance to make himself and his O.T.F. label the biggest names in rap. A reference to his grandmother’s address, the influence and weight of his grandmother’s death is obvious from the opening track, “Started From”, to the ending. A blend of heartfelt, angry, and aggressive tracks, 7220 sticks to his formula but attempts to venture outside out of its normal lane.
The following are the best five tracks on the album:
Broadway Girls
In spite of the controversy country music’s star Morgan Wallen generated using the N-Word, the collaboration between the two blends seamlessly. A cautionary tale against chasing women caught up in the glamorous life, the song is sure to attract fans on both sides, increasing Durk’s commercial viability.
Ah Ha Ha
The haunting echos set the tone for the track. Durk’s energy on the track reflects his penchant for aggressive and grabbing lyrics that reinforce his gangster image.
Petty Too
No pun intended, the track captures peak pettiness from Future and Durk who use the track to air out their grievances with the opposite sex. Future warning his young girl that he would take her mother instead is sure to have the Future Hive jumping up and down while sharing his memes online.
Federal Nightmares
Betrayal is the topic of this song. Durk raps and considers the possibility of a close friend testifying about him in court and also sheds light on his struggles with mental health.
Pissed Me Off
Autobiographical, the song touches on the home invasion turned murder Lil Durk experienced with his wife as well as his feelings on his brother and cousin’s murder.
Contributed by Samuel H. Wright Jr
