Back catalogue: Hip Hop/R&B

Review: Griselda Records' own Benny The Butcher is a contemporary hip hop mainstay who has seen plenty of commercial success and critical acclaim. His The Plugs I Met features collaborations with Pusha T, Jadakiss, Conway, RJ Payne, Alchemist and Daringer and built on early success with a sounds that shows he is the embodiment of now. This specially extended version features some previously unreleased instrumentals, while the originals are beautiful soul drenched affairs with a subtle gospel feel and deep cut production. The guests all come through but don't detract from Benny The Butcher's singular sound.

Review: Benny On Steroids marks the true debut of Benny The Butcher, showcasing his talent over dark, hardcore boom bap beats entirely produced by DJ Green Lantern. This project stands out as one of the best Griselda releases, demonstrating Benny’s skill and improved beat selection. The album delivers a gritty street-level narrative of Benny’s past, painting vivid scenes of harsh street life with tough, gutter beats that exemplify true Hip-Hop. Benny’s flow is effortless, punctuating every syllable and creating an excellent Hip-Hop album. Standout tracks include 'Benny Vs. Carlito,' 'Fat Dom,' 'Change,' 'Blood Money,' and 'Whole Thing.' These tracks highlight Benny’s ability to balance mafioso themes with laid-back production, slowing his flow to emphasize his lyrical strength. Though the album features few guest appearances, 'Satriale’s' with El Camino and Conway adds solid verses. Overall, Benny On Steroids is a great introduction to Benny’s refined style and Griselda’s gritty nature.