The street rapper painfully reminisces on losing his friend Darryl, rapping, “And when they killed Darryl, Renee had to see him froze on the ground Downtown/ I can hear the sounds now. “Traumatized” will give any listener chills, while the underrated Boi-1da-produced track has become a favorite of fans and a song they will point to when any Meek detractor disses his versatility as an artist. The song’s self-explanatory title taps into Meek’s psyche as he flips real-life experiences into agonizing rhymes. The Dreamchasers artist dropped two freestyles, with “Monster” being released on the heels of “Ice Cream.” Spike Jordan directed the visual for the track, which featured a ‘Welcome Home Party’ for Meek draped in staples of vintage hip-hop fashion. So then he left him with the record.”įresh off of being locked up for nearly five months after a probation violation, Meek Mill linked up with frequent collaborator Jahlil Beats and went back to the booth to prove he hadn’t lost a step. He was playing it for Tory and then next thing I know, I’m sending out the record without the hook and an open verse for Tory. And then once he played it for Tory, he was like he’s be good for this record.
Record was already kind of already set up. The “Tupac Back” artist goes north of the border to connect with Tory Lanez as the duo teamed up for “Litty.” One of Meek’s engineers, Cruz, detailed how the collaboration came together: “We were planning the record for a few months. “It’s litty again” became the mantra all summer ’17 from the popular DC4 cut. See more: 21 Savage | Drake | Eminem | Lil Uzi Vert | Lil Wayne | Nicki Minaj | NWA | Post Malone | Snoop Dogg | Travis Scottġ5. Ranging from his classic mixtapes to three harrowing studio albums, let’s attempt to narrow down the best Meek Mill songs over the course of his nearly decade long career. Throughout his life, Meek has persevered through obstacles and looking at his music career - getting past the beefs, feuds, relationships and everything in between - the embattled emcee still boasts one of the most decorated discographies of any artist in hip-hop. A Look at Meek Mill's Journey Through the Criminal Justice System