Sheck Wes – MUDBOY

Review

When Sheck Wes dropped 'Mudboy' in 2018, he brought that raw, unfiltered energy that had the streets buzzing. The Harlem native's signature style switches between straight-up battle cries and whispered flows, creating this wild ride that keeps you guessing. Track after track hits with monster production, but it's 'Mo Bamba' that turned into a straight-up cultural phenomenon, crushing the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming that song everyone lost their minds to at parties.

'Mudboy' is that rare debut that captures lightning in a bottle - pure, uncut creative energy that doesn't try to be anything it's not. The production is straight fire, laying down the perfect foundation for Sheck to wild out on tracks like 'Gmail'. While some critics weren't sure what to make of it, the album went Gold and landed at #17 on Billboard, proving that sometimes the most powerful statements come from just letting loose and being real. This is what happens when you take raw talent, add some serious beats, and let it all explode. - Rafe