Ten years ago Wiz Khalifa teamed up New Orleans rapper Curren$y and release the classic mixtape How Fly. Both artists had major releases in 2018 with Wiz dropping his highly anticipated Rolling Papers 2 and Curren$y contributing to the critically acclaimed Fetti along side Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist. Now the dynamic stoner duo is back to do a victory lap and reflect on their careers on their newest project 2009. Their ten year reunion comes in the form of the 40-minute, 14-track mixtape that is reminiscent of How Fly but doesn’t feel like a sequel, something Spitta wanted to make sure we knew:

“That’s what G’s do, you smell that fire in the breeze, fool
Don’t you dare call this shit a part two
This a whole ‘nother animal, this that mankind mandible”

— Curren$y "Find a Way"

Wiz and Curren$y had a specific vision going into this project and it is apparent on every song. The duo sounds focused on getting back to what helped both of the OGs climb the mixtape ladder long ago: sharp bars that sound thoughtful, fun, and oh so cool. The two showcase a certain chemistry that can only be achieved through years of collaboration and it’s really enjoyable to hear the two gas each other up by frequently shouting the other out in their verse. Wiz and Curren$y are clearly more than just collaborators and their friendship shines through brightly on 2009.

The albums starts strong with the groovy, up-beat “Garage Talk.” This Dame Grease beat grabs your attention from the first four count and is a perfect intro. This cut sounds retro but Wiz and Spitta sound like polished veterans welcoming their fans to their collaboration finale. “Getting Loose” deviates from the sound the duo uses for most of the album but I believe it has the most hit-potential on the album thanks to rattling hook that sounds more like something Drakeo the Ruler would write than Problem. Wiz delivers a crisp verse where he locks in to the trendy trap beat that seals this bop as an easy standout on 2009.

All-in-all, 2009 is the most enjoyable release we’ve heard from Wiz Khalifa in years. It’s not a tape that is going to grab you by the neck and demand your attention, but not all albums need to be. 2009 provides a sophisticated vibe while never sacrificing the swagger of these two veteran MCs. Both Wiz and Curren$y sound mature on this project and provide countless insightful bars scattered between their weed raps. 2009 is ultra-cool and will be getting bumped at smoke seshes around the country for weeks to come.

Best Songs:

Garage Talk

Getting Loose (Feat. Problem)

First or Last

Rating: 7

Stream the entire project here:

2009, an album by Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y on Spotify

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