KC HOOD Reviews: DaBaby ā Be More Grateful
Presented by HOOD Illustrated x Kontent Creatives MediaĀ
Out of the new Be More Grateful project, DaBaby delivers 23 tracksāand 10 of them are undeniably solid, with several standing out as certified street bangers.
From the jump, the tone is set with āSticks and Stonesā as the introāraw, focused, and unapologetic. Standout performances include āRain Rain,ā āLetter to My YN,ā āMarinating,āandĀ Ā āPBJTā ..these areĀ records that balance street energy with perspective and growth. These tracks hit hard while still staying rooted in DaBabyās foundation.
The album maintains momentum deep into the tracklist, with certified HOOD hits like āBaby Daddy Music,ā which flips the classic Jodeci sampleāthatās the one. āWhat About Meā takes listeners down memory lane, reminding everyone where the grind started, while āPaperLowā reinforces the hunger that built the movement from the ground up.
Overall, the project shows maturity without losing edge. DaBaby has always been steady, but this album feels intentionalāespecially following his joint project with Fetty P Franklin, released just weeks prior. That work ethic shows.
KC HOOD VERDICT
š„ 4.5 out of 5 Fires
Out of 23 tracks, 16 pass the HOOD Test, with 10 top-tier bangers leading the pack.
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