In this week’s episode of Rap Life Review, Ebro, Nadeska, and Lowkey dive into new releases from French Montana & DJ Drama with ‘Coke Boys 6’, YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s ‘I Rest My Case’, and SZA’s chart-topping sophomore album, ‘SOS’. The group also discusses news in hip hop, including the conclusion of the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion trial, the current status of the YSL trial, and the tragic passing of legendary hip-hop star, Gangsta Boo. The conversation concludes with the hosts responding to your comments from the final episode of 2022.

In this week’s episode of Rap Life Review, Nadeska, Lowkey, and Eddie connect to break down Metro Boomin’s ‘HEROES & VILLAINS’ and major music drops in hip-hop. The group teases a clip of Ebro’s conversation with Metro Boomin talking about his latest album ‘HEROES & VILLAINS’, which features collaborations with John Legend, Future, and more. Then, they dive into Latto’s new single “FTCU” featuring GloRilla & Gangsta Boo, and have a larger conversation about females in hip hop.

Finally, the group touches on Nas & 21 Savage’s “One Mic, One Gun”, and discuss the new wave of young hip-hop artists dominating the music industry, and how there’s enough space for young talent and industry legends. The conversation concludes with Eddie’s 30-second album review of ‘MOB’ from Babyface Ray and responses to controversial comments on last week’s episode about Saweetie new project and first week sales.

Metro Boomin has returned in full force with his sophomore studio album, Heroes & Villains.

The celebrated producer’s follow-up to Not All Heroes Wear Capes—his star-studded, chart-topping 2018 release—features a who’s who list of collaborators like The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, and the late Takeoff. 21 Savage, Travis Scott, and Future all boast four appearances; Don Toliver shows up three times, and Young Thug twice. Also included on the 15-song project are Gunna, Chris Brown, Young Nudy, John Legend, and Mustafa the Poet.

Metro took a creative approach in announcing their involvement, sharing comic book-style illustrations while playing up the “heroes and villains” theme by asking fans, “Which side do you think he’s on?”

Metro Boomin teased fans on what was to come this week with an action-packed short film. Directed by Gibson Hazard and co-written by Hazard and Van Courtney, the near-six-minute clip stars Metro alongside Young Thug, Gunna, LaKeith Stanfield, and the legend Morgan Freeman, who previously worked with Metro by narrating his 21 Savage collaborative album Savage Mode II.

VIA [Complex]