Memphis rapper
Young Dolph
's art form is defined by both his nonstop work ethic and consistent high-quality output. Early days releasing low-budget mixtapes gave way to a string of one high-powered release after another, with a string of over nine studio albums and mixtapes that began in 2016 and solidified
as a force of Southern rap. Seventh studio album
Rich Slave
continues
Dolph
's hot streak, interspersing tightly produced trap bangers with audio from conversations with a friend of his father about what life was like for earlier generations of Black Americans. These skits ground the project and offer some breathing room between
's continuous stream of mid-tempo beats and ruthless flows. There are only three features on
, and they result in some of the album's best tracks. In addition to an appearance by
G Herbo
,
's frequent collaborator and Memphis kin
Key Glock
infuses the lurching creep of "No Sense" with a stream of intricate bars, and
Megan Thee Stallion
adds a simmering verse to "RNB." ~ Fred Thomas