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4 out of 5 stars

Megan Thee Stallion, "B.I.T.C.H." [Photo Credit: 300 Entertainment]Bold and unapologetic, rapper Megan Thee Stallion delivers a surefire bop with her second single of 2020, โ€œB.I.T.C.H.โ€

โ€œIโ€™d rather be a B-I-T-C-H (Iโ€™d rather keep it real with ya) / โ€˜Cause thatโ€™s what you gonโ€™ call me when Iโ€™m trippinโ€™ anyway.โ€ Sure, Megan Thee Stallion โ€“ whatever you say.  The rapper indeed keeps it real (100, if you will) on her unapologetic single, โ€œB.I.T.C.H.โ€ Honestly, the title says it all, right? And if thatโ€™s NOT enough, the aforementioned excerpt provides confirmation, continuing, โ€œYou know you canโ€™t control me, baby, you need a real one in your life / Them bitches ainโ€™t gonโ€™ give it to you right.โ€

Even though Megan Thee Stallion is bold lyrically, โ€œB.I.T.C.H.โ€ features a smooth, chill backdrop, contrasting her edginess superbly.  She can thank Helluva Beats for the production.  That said, she also owes a couple of lit samples gratitude.  Who does she need to also thank?  That would be Bootsyโ€™s Rubber Band (โ€œIโ€™d Rather Be with Youโ€) and 2Pac (โ€œRather Be Ya N__โ€).  Of course, itโ€™s not all the sound of the record โ€“ Megan does some serious work. Sheโ€™s on-point from the opening tip.  On the first verse, she unloads a bullet with the line, โ€œWhy you wanna play with me? You know Iโ€™m undefeated / A real hot girl know how to keep a nigga heated.โ€ Damn.  The second verse โ€œis like unto the first,โ€ regarding the attitude:

โ€œI got my mind on gettingโ€™ paid, we ainโ€™t spoke in some days
He probably thinkinโ€™ Iโ€™m in pain, but Iโ€™m really on game
Ainโ€™t no nigga finna stop me, independent, I got me.โ€

Final Thoughts

So, how does โ€œB.I.T.C.H.โ€ stack up? Itโ€™s bold and explicit, but Megan Thee Stallion certainly delivers.  The production is a huge selling point, with the smoothness contrasting the edgy, unapologetic bars of Megan.  Furthermore, the chorus is catchy and quite memorable.  All in all, โ€œB.I.T.C.H.โ€ gets my seal of approval.

4 out of 5 stars


Megan Thee Stallion โ€ข โ€œB.I.T.C.H.โ€ โ€“ Single โ€ข 1501 Certified Ent LLC / 300 Entertainment โ€ข Release: 1.24.20
Photo Credits: 1501 Certified Ent LLC / 300 Entertainment

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.