Larry June Drops Fire New Music Video "Still Cookin"

Good job Larry! This week, bay rapper Larry June released his new album 'Orange Print' accompanied by this music video for "Still Cookin" the 8th song on the album. The video shows Larry cruising around the bay and enjoying beautiful NorCal wine country while delivering laid-back motivational bars in classic LJ fashion.

June’s new album Orange Print came out yesterday and is without a doubt one of the most polished projects the rap vet has released. The 13-track album runs for 36 minutes but feels more like 15 due to Larry’s uniquely mature subject matter and addicting spoken delivery.

June is one of the most consistent artists in hip-hop with "Orange Print" being the 15th project he's released since 2018. Is this the year that Larry sees mainstream success?


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June and Cardo Reunite For The Project of the Summer: ‘Cruise USA’ Mixtape Review

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Earlier this month San Francisco native Larry June released a mixtape with producer heavyweight Cardo titled Cruise USA. This project is just one of half a dozen records June has released over the past year, including an additional effort with Cardo on the record Game Related, which released this past January. Just in time for summer to begin, Cruise USA is a short and sweet mixtape that sees Cardo producing Bay Area flavored hits for one of the most promising artists active in the area right now. June brings his A-Game as well, providing listeners with a solid 8-tracks that feature Dom Kennedy, Black C, and even June’s own uncle.

Though only 25 minutes long, Cruise USA is a masterclass in combining A-list production and Bay Area energy. June’s charisma and humorous lyrics pair well with Cardo’s upbeat and nostalgic-sounding mixes, making listeners like myself upset that they are stuck inside instead of at a party with this playing. Every audible element oozes a laid-back confidence that is amplified by June’s own sardonic wit - as it is hard not to laugh at tracks called “Green Juice in Dallas”, “Organic Tokens” or “Rolex Truffles” that juxtapose new-era health habits with trapping. Cruise USA is a fun and summery vacation away from the quarantine that has dominated our lives for the past two months, so though it is easy to wish you were anywhere else listening to this record, it is certainly a welcome distraction.

With June and Cardo collaborating together it is hard to pinpoint Cruise USA’s many highlights. The opening song “Green Juice in Dallas” is a bouncy and spacious track with quotable lyrics like “I was just gon’ do one verse, but Cardo, this beat too clean. I got some extra house shoes baby, so take them shoes off your god damn feet (NUMBERS!)”. As of writing this I am still unsure if this project is intentionally funny, or if I am just interpreting Cardo and June’s combined swagger and confidence as some sort of political statement. Maybe the whole record is about the monotony and corniness of the upper-class gentrified suburbia that many parts of San Fransisco and Oakland have turned into over the past few years. Maybe Cruise USA is just a funny project made by two funny and talented guys. No matter their intention, one thing is for certain: this project is really fucking good. 

Another standout moment on the project is the track “Meet Me in Frisco” featuring Black C, which is currently my top contender for song of the year. Larry June meditates on a girl he used to be involved with, and Black C makes a reference to Mac Dre’s iconic track “She Neva Seen” with lyrics about smoking weed, relaxing, and “sipping champagne mimosa with that organic juice”. While they trade lines effortlessly, Cardo’s cathartic and upbeat mix provides the foundation on which June and Black C thrive. June also showcases his versatility on tracks like “Rolex Truffles” and “Organic Love” which are more laid-back and chill - while “Organic Tokens” and “Highway 5 Chronicles” provide based and hyperactive anthems that will be sure to stay in your rotation all summer long. There are even energetic and high-octane bangers like “Orange Juice wit Dom” featuring Dom Kennedy and “Still Learning” with June’s uncle Herm Lewis, both complete with string samples curated by Cardo himself. Though this project is relatively brief, Cruise USA is full of incredibly enjoyable tracks that properly showcase the immense talent of both June and Cardo.

Though it is unfortunate that it may be a while until we can all go out, socialize and blast music together again, Cruise USA will definitely be the soundtrack to my summer. Each of the project’s 8 tracks are equally gratifying and memorable during this time where it seems like every artist has a project to drop. In a perfect world, the mixtape would be a bit longer and feature additional Bay Area guests, but those are small things to criticize when presented with such a great piece of music. If you haven’t checked it out already - give Cruise USA a listen. You won’t regret it. 

Favorite Tracks

Green Juice in Dallas

Meet Me in Frisco

Organic Tokens

Rating: 9

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