We Live in a Society

Back in 2012, Queens representer Big Baby Gandhi was part of the roster of Heems from Das Racist’s Greedhead label. Fittingly, the MC’s latest foray is released on U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art, an eclectic imprint named after a piece of artwork created by Kool AD. As a rapper, BBG is blessed with a lyrical style that mixes cutting socio-political commentary with supremely braggadocious lines. “I object to the capitalist state / I hate corrupt government, politicians that’s fake / I don’t trust corporations with my tax money,” he vents over the sinister boom-bap of “V For Vendetta,” before switching lanes to join erudite guest Mr. MFN eXquire on “Super Dick,” where the duo trade bars that quite literally big up their phalluses over a bass-swamped beat. Elsewhere, the woozy “Rockin’ 4 My AZNS” offers some seasonally-appropriate life advice: “It’s a hot summer—you should get air conditioning.” Duly noted. - Phillip Mlynar daily.bandcamp.com/2019/05/28/best-hip-hop-may-2019/