EARTHGANG, Powered Up | Track Review 🎵

EARTHGANG – Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus – shine on “Powered Up,” a highly energetic, high-flying banger from Madden NFL 21. 

If you need to be ‘powered up,’ what better way to do so than an EARTHGANG track right? Right! “Powered Up” appears on Madden NFL 21 soundtrack.  The record features some crazy-@$$, banging production that is perfectly suited to the rap collective. The backdrop definitely sets the tone for “Powered Up,” which is nothing short of a banger!

Doctur Dot raps the first verse.  His confidence is through the roof: “Overflowin’ with the sauce, I’m never holdin’ back, I’m goin’ / In my coffin, middle finger pokin’ through the casket.” Whoa – still able to flip the bird despite being deceased! As for Johnny Venus, he delivers the simple and repetitive, but highly effective chorus: “I’m powered up, it’s now or nothing.”  Can’t go wrong with that! Furthermore, Venus raps the second verse – a prime example of eccentric genius:

“Baby doll, break a leg, electric lady, power sex
Sippin’ on the sun and a cup of Windex
Cause she ain’t really seen none like me yet
Cannibalistic, animal instinct, you n***as hurt and Jesus wept.”

Bars, bars, and more bars ladies and gentlemen!

Final Thoughts 

Yes, “Powered Up” appears on a compilation (Madden NFL 21), but that doesn’t restrict it in the least. Doctur Dot and Johnny Venus rock – in the most hip-hop/rap way possible – on “Powered Up.” The boxes are definitely checked off with great production, strong rhymes, and a pretty appealing overall aesthetic. Game’s not changed mind you, but your ears will certainly perk up big time listening to this one.

EARTHGANG • “Powered Up” • Dreamville/Roc Nation • Release: 8.14.20

Photo Credits: Dreamville/Roc Nation