For The Love - Killah Trakz (Rap) “Real hiphop need this” spits Killah Trakz on his, well, killer track, “For The Love.” It’s clear that Killah is a student of hiphop as he resurrects a classic retro 90s sound. The track feels like a love letter to that time, similar to Missy E’s motivation on her “Under Construction” album. The midtempo groove sits behind the fierce flow of Killah, who to us feels like a Busta and DMX hybrid in terms of his tone and enunciation, with a flow that combines those influences with some East Coast Biggie-isms. We could almost hear this track segueing into “Victory” or “Quiet Storm” as it certainly feels plucked from that iconic era. So, if you’re into a fresh take on a throwback, we recommend “For The Love.”
Best Lyric: “Never sold my rights or my likeness.”