The Voice of the Streets: 'Just Cause Y’all Waited 2' Review

Lil Durk, Durkio, Smurkio, No Auto Durk… I’m sure you can tell by all of his different monikers that he’s a man who often seeks change. I mean, there are enough nicknames to match all of his different hairstyles over the years. For an artists who is always switching up his look and musical styles, one thing has always remained the same: Durk’s love for the people. 

“The Voice” is by far my favorite nickname of Durk’s, and if you listened to his music and interviews you’d know why. He’s always true to himself, his friends, family, and his fans. Although Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 is just a project to hold us over until the release of Durk and Metro Boomin’s No Auto, Durk shows glimpses of being The Voice. 

Now, before we even dive into a few of the songs, one thing should be made clear: this was released to hold fans over, read the title! I didn’t particularly appreciate the harsh critiques of this project simply because I know that this wasn’t released with the intention of changing the world. So with that being said, let’s get into it. 

Without songs like “Trifling Hoes”,  “Gucci Gucci” featuring Gunna, “Chiraq Demons” with G Herbo, and “3 Headed Goat” featuring Lil Baby and Polo G, we’re left with a 12 track project filled with violence, confusion, and valiant efforts to save one’s self and their community. 

Track 2, “Street Affection” shows Durk the lack of love that the streets of Chicago have for gang members and civilians alike. Durk speaks on police brutality with the line, “They ain’t doing they job, they ain’t serve and protectin’”, as well as the lack of guidance many young men in the streets have with the line, “Big homies not big homies, they ain’t tryna give direction.” This makes for one of the most emotional Durk songs ever, it describes a young man who came from nothing, who now has all he ever dreamed of, yet he still can’t escape the setbacks he faced in Chicago.

“Viral Moment” and “248” are two more highlights of the project. What makes these songs so special is that Durk borrows from the experience of not only himself but also some of the people around him. Durk is such a great rapper because he’s able to relate to everyone. In an interview with Genius, Durk said, “I try to hit certain points when relating to people, even if it’s pain, talking shit, gambling, as long as you can relate to it, I wanna produce it to you.” Durk is a very personable rapper, he always connects with his fans, the streets, and really anyone.

As a whole, this project is full of pain, and honesty. Durk talks about relationship issues, battling addiction, missing lost loved ones, even simple disputes among friends. There is surely a song for every rap fan on this project. One of Chicago’s “Young OG”s” sound is still consistent with the catchy, dark, violent pretenses Drill music first showed us in the early 2010s. But, more than any other rapper Drill from Chicago, I’d say Durk is the “gatekeeper” so to say for the genre. Not to say he created it, or what have you, but out Chicago’s Drill scene, no one has been as consistent as Durkio.

Durk my favorite artist from my hometown’s “Drill Era”. He’s always honest, and I mean always. Like many Chicagoans, emotions aren’t something that Durk often shows on the outside, or even on social media but if there’s ever any doubt about whats going on in his life, you’ll find it in his songs. Although this project isn’t my favorite release of Durk’s, it has me more excited than ever for No Auto.

Favorite Songs

Street Affection

Viral Moment

248

Rating: 7

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Songs of the Week: August 4th

 
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Welcome to “Songs of the Week” a weekly segment where I highlight three of the best new songs released the week prior. To stay up to date on all new music, follow our playlist “Hot 30” on Apple Music and Spotify. “Hot 30” is updated daily to always include the freshest new music. Always 30 songs, hottest always at the top. Stream it here:

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Songs of the Week:

“GON WIT IT” by Thouxanbanfauni

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For years Atlanta trapper Thouxanbanfauni has been slowly building a cult following of dedicated fans through his unique sound and unmatched consistency. This Friday the emcee released his new mixtape SEEIN COLORS which boast seven ear-rattling tracks with Fauni’s classic layered and distorted sound. While the whole tape is very solid, the fourth song “GON WIT IT” is an easy standout. The instrumental is busy and chaotic, a perfect soundscape for Fauni’s futuristic bars to thrive. He keeps the song interesting by frequently switching his flow and repeating “Gon wit it” on the hook allowing for the thundering instrumental to shine brightly. SEEIN COLORS is another impressive release for Fauni, hopefully, with this tape, he can finally break out of the underground.

Gotta get this money, fuck decisions and them consequences
I done told these bitches that we need it, all on my lieutenant
I’m talking ‘bout green, getting it, green, getting it, I just get it
I gotta fuck it up, get it right back after I spend it
— Thouxanbanfauni "GON WIT IT"

“Pull Up” by Luh Kel

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St. Louis R&B singer Luh Kel has been rising fast ever since the release of his hit song “Wrong” back in early April. Two weeks ago, the talented artist made an appearance on this segment with his excellent collaboration with Bankrol Hayden titled “Brothers”. Luh Kel returns this week with “Pull Up” a sexy bop that could convince most listeners that Kel is the next Chris Brown. It’s undeniable that the young artist’s voice is special and will bring him great success, at this point, it’s just a matter of when Luh Kel will become a household name.

I like it when we cruisin’
Yeah, niggas be talkin’ but girl you really do it
And you knew it
And you had a nigga before me so now you choosin’ (Ohh)
Ballin’ like LeBron and Kobe so there ain’t no losin’
— Luh Kel "Pull Up"

“Die Slow” by Lil Durk (Feat. 21 Savage)

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This week, Chicago emcee Lil Durk released his highly anticipated mixtape Love Songs 4 The Streets 2. The album is full of gritty bars, street stories, catchy melodies, and a-list features. While a number of songs off the new project could’ve been selected for this segment, 21 menacing verse and Durk’s murderous hook gave “Die Slow” an edge over the rest. Durk opens the song with the chorus in which he warns his enemies and brags about his dangerous lifestyle. He closes out his first verse by saying he supplied Chiraq (Chicago) with pistols and, in his words, “without me there ain’t no poles.” Savage comes through for the second verse and reminds everyone that the Atlanta rapper’s steady upward trend didn’t conclude with I Am > I Was but rather continues to this day. The song is terrifying, and that’s why we love it so much.

Glock in my lap, I’m strapped
Too rich to fist fight, niggas get clapped
Everybody ‘round me paranoid, you might get smoked tryna reach for some dap
— 21 Savage "Lil Durk"

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