Opening with the shrewdly titled banger “Intro,” Drank Baby is one of the freshest drops to make waves. Coming out of Detroit, Michigan’s Icewear Vezzo shows off a confident delivery. On a project with 13 tracks, four of which include features, Icewear Vezzo comfortably lays down song after song.
After a high energy welcoming, Icewear Vezzo mellows out into a convincing atmosphere. His energy is maintained through the whole project, which feels like days spent in the city. Samples are cleverly interwoven into the album to give off the feel of a breathing signal.
Drank Baby‘s Tracklist Is Lit Throughout
The first five tracks of Drank Baby only feature Icewear Vezzo, and he doesn’t let the ball drop. Bar after bar hit with success until the first extensive chorus in the intro of “Equal” featuring Dej Loaf. Vezzo stays at full attention through the introduction of other voices. Instead, the structure of the song adapts.
While the first half of the album is dominated by Vezzo’s verses, the rest of the songs are more traditionally structured. While their atmosphere isn’t as savage, they’re perfect to bump. “Gang Time” featuring Mozzy is ruthless in its own right.
“Out the Mud” introduces the closing sweep of the album, but “Bacc On It” featuring 42 Dugg is a climax on “Intro.” Both rappers bring some of the highest energy in the game, making “Bacc On It” arguably the best single from the project.
Fuck A Fizzle Drank Baby Ends With A Bang
The finale is welcomed in by “Both Sides,” which features consistent bars, and a useful paranoia. Still, Vezzo keeps on top by playing to his interest. Drank Baby is the project of a man who knows what cards to keep pressed to his chest.
Following up “Both Sides” is “Every Morning” and it has the most infectious chorus by Vezzo. At this point, his formula comes together into an excellent melodic track. Coming to this moment brings a rich variety to the album.
“Run It Up” featuring Yo Gotti closes Drank Baby with a perfect party track. Its energy is unrestrained as Vezzo kills the track and the production stays bouncy and driving.
