RodXTheXGod & Playrunna AV are always a deadly combination when they come together on a track, so when they dropped their 2019 project “Mud! EP” it was only a matter of time before it would reach classic status. It’s Tha Circle.
The project starts off with the title track “Mud!”, featuring a menacing beat and hook provided by Rod. It’s always a treat to get a RodXTheXGod verse and this track is no expectation. This beat fits Playrunna AV perfectly, with one of my favorite verses from him closing out the track.
This next one is hands down a 727 classic at this track. “Gangsta Shit” might be my favorite Playrunna AV track to date with RodXTheXGod behind the boards. This track is one of the reasons why Rod is one the dopest producers in the city. No hook nothin, just straight street bars from AV. This one is a killer y’all.
The homies hit ya with a one two punch showing they can take over the streets as well as the club on the JJ Da Jet assisted “BLESSED!”. The hook from JJ is pretty much immortal at this point and is constantly stuck in my head. Both verses from Playrunna & Rod have different flows than they normally use but that’s what makes it so much doper. The video for this song took it to the next level, proving just how important visuals can be to an albums longevity. R.I.P. to JJ Da Jet!
The next track “Around!” is a banger. Rod always comes through with the melodic verses adding something new to each track so things don’t get stale.
The closing track “Surrounded!” has RodXTheXGod & Playrunna AV spazzing on the track. The flows on this joint are crazy, Rod’s hook gives the song an anthem vibe. Once the beat switch happens mid way your like damn they did it like this to close this shit out. Not many people in the scene are taking advantage of beat switches these days so it was definitely a pleasant surprise.
On “Mud! EP” RodXTheXGod & Playrunna AV cement themselves as two of the most dominant forces in all of Hip Hop. Can’t wait to see what the duo has planned next after working on some solo efforts over the past few years, they need to bless the city with a part 2.