The Plugs I Met 2 is Benny coming to terms with the fact that ultimately either side of a smoking gun leads to anguish, and he executes that sentiment beautifully.
With Plugs I Met 2, Benny not only adds a well-rounded arc to his discography but also solidifies his status as an elder statesman/role model for a new generation who could genuinely use the perspective.
Plugs 2 is a typically intense, lyric-heavy offering from the skilled emcee. Combined with Fraud's nostalgic, sample-filled backing, the short set feels like a time machine to the golden age, only updated for the 2020s with crisp and impeccable production.
That Benny has endured the worst, that he managed to turn breadcrumbs into hedge funds, has empowered him to seize this spotlight. The themes might be as old as the genre itself, but the voice is as fresh and focused as any.
It’s less of a ‘Burden…’ expansion pack and more of a statement in its own right, one that underlines Benny The Butcher’s ascension as one of the most vital voices in rap today.
On his latest nine-track triumph, the Griselda star finds an easy chemistry with Harry Fraud, whose syrupy samples lend poignancy to these stories of hustling and survivor’s remorse.
The Plugs I Met 2 keeps his blades as sharp as ever.
On The Plugs I Met 2, Benny explores this sadness and danger more fully over a selection of Harry Fraud beats that meld the grit of the first Plugs with the sheen of Proof.
Lighter on the features than its predecessor, The Plugs I Met 2 mostly finds Benny the Butcher in top form.
Fraud elevated the album to a new level, but it's questionable how much further Benny can stretch his writing before fans start losing interest.
The rapper’s attention to detail is undeniable – but serving up a pile of rhymes, rather than full-bodied songs with snappy hooks, can be boring no matter how skilful you are.
Honestly what the fuck was Fat Joe’s verse lmao. This man really compared himself to Harvey Weinstein and said a cringe ass “Wuhan Virus” bar. But at least this project overall is pretty fire.
Griselda has been one of the most exciting things in hip-hop for me lately. Benny and Conway released two of my favorite rap projects of last year, and Burden of Proof is probably my favorite Griselda release to date. When I saw this was coming out with Harry Fraud I was excited, but I ... read more
Benny The Butcher's sequel to "The Plugs I Met" with producer Harry Fraud is not as great as the first one, but still a very solid project. The Plugs I Met 2 includes features from 2 Chainz, Jim Jones, French Montana, Rick Hyde, Chinx and Fat Joe. These were weaker features than the previous album but still has a decent input from all of them so Benny wasn't outshined and was able to carry the project. Benny matches the energy of Harry Fraud's instrumentals perfectly. The project is ... read more
Coming only a few months after his most recent album Burden of Proof, Benny the Butcher continues to exhibit why he may be the most likely breakout member of Griselda. Both Conway the Machine and Westside Gunn have excellent but still oddball styles to their music that may make their rise less likely, but Benny's more mainstream production style and rap form have the exact kind of qualities that a general hip hop fan could sink their teeth into. That The Plugs I Met 2 perfectly fits to that ... read more
The first three songs are really good and I started to question why the album was getting kinda disrespected, but I quickly heard why it was getting that disrespect. So boring, the production was pretty good but the rapping was just mediocre, mediocre verses and most of the hooks sounded pretty bad. Idk man I’m just hoping Benny can bounce back.
1 | When Tony Met Sosa 2:21 | 87 |
2 | Overall 3:25 feat. Chinx | 77 |
3 | Plug Talk 3:15 feat. 2 Chainz | 82 |
4 | Live by It 2:51 | 76 |
5 | Talkin' Back 2:42 feat. Fat Joe | 70 |
6 | No Instructions 3:38 | 74 |
7 | Longevity 4:00 feat. French Montana, Jim Jones | 62 |
8 | Survivor's Remorse 3:41 feat. Rick Hyde | 75 |
9 | Thanksgiving 2:30 | 77 |