E-40, Petty | Track Review

E-40 proves he is still relevant on electrifying new single, “Petty.” He enlists up-and-coming MC Kamaiyah to assist on verse two. 

E-40 has been in the game for a long time.  Despite this, the Bay Area MC is nowhere near being “washed up” or irrelevant.  He showcases his longevity on hot new single, “Petty.”  E-40 doesn’t deliver “Petty” without an assist from up-and-coming female MC, Kamaiyah.

“Petty” has a hypnotic ostinato synth.  The production, simply stated, is on-point.  E-40 is on autopilot, delivering his rhymes with agility. As usual, it’s punchline after punchline.  Beyond E-40’s epic verse, repetitive, but infectious hook is bright spot.  There’s nothing complex about it, but it’s the simplicity that sells it.

“Petty, petty / most of these b*tches is petty”

Kamaiyah can’t be left out.  While here verse isn’t quite the slaughter fest that 40’s is, it’s still hot, packing a punch.  All said and done, “Petty” is chocked full of attitude and swagger.

Final Thoughts

All in all, “Petty” is well-produced. E-40 is on autopilot – clearly a star. Besides E-40’s awesome verse, the hook is killer in all its simplicity. Kamaiyah is no slouch either on the second verse. “Petty” isn’t revolutionary, but it is rock solid.

E40 ft. Kamaiyah • ‘Petty’ – single • Sick Wid It • Release: 8.12.16

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