G Herbo has been an emerging voice in Chicago rap for several years now. He’s put out a number of projects since breaking onto the scene in 2014, and his career is trending upwards. He is now in a position where he has proved he has staying power in rap and now just has to capitalize on his potential.

Still Swervin has a killer opener in “Sacrifice.” Herbo sound focused and ruthless. He gives us a vivid image of where he came from in the street of Chicago and is able to illustrate the struggle that his come up was and all that he lost as well as what he gained. Moments like this are where G Herbo is at his best on the album. He is able to be a voice for the streets and a prime example of someone who gained fame and money and didn’t forget where he came from.

Even though his flows remain fairly stagnant for the majority of most cuts, it is his honest storytelling that leaves the audience wanting more. Unfortunately, the feeling of wanting more is exactly what this album leaves the listener with. These compelling interesting moments on the album are few and far between. Overall Herbo still stays true to who he is and the message that he has delivered his entire career, but there is no real development. At this point Hero has spoken about his come up and the struggles that came with it ever since he stepped on the rap scene. Once the story is no longer interesting the listener begins to focus on Herbo’s flows, or lack thereof. The album seems to drag on because it lacks interesting hooks or crazy beat switches to distract from what he lacks as a rapper. Songs like “Scratchy & Itchy” and “Wilt Chamberlain” are welcome deviations from the norm on this album. These songs feature some of the best beats on the album and G Herbo sounds just as lethal as ever.

Overall Still Swerving was an uneventful album for G Herbo. Looking ahead he will still be a very interesting voice in rap foreseeable future. His storytelling and authenticity will always appeal to the streets. On his next effort, it would be to his benefit to experiment a bit more with his flows and overall concept. If he makes a few subtle improvements he could be on his way to really exploding into the mainstream.

Best Song:

Sacrifice

Scratchy and Itchy

Wilt Chamberlain

Rating: 5

Stream the entire project here:

Still Swervin, an album by G Herbo on Spotify

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