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EPIC LIT © Epic

3.5 out of 5 stars

Yo Gotti has been “kind of a big deal” in 2016, thanks to “Down in the DM.” He returns with a new single, “Wait For It,” which appears off the EPIC LIT playlist.  Gotti gets an assist from Blac Youngsta.  Is “Wait For It” as savvy as “Down in the DM?” No, but it’s pretty infectious.

“Wait For It” opens with the infectious hook from the jump.  This is a prudent move to get the listeners hyped up. The production is malicious, featuring a hard rhythmic beat, ostinato synth line, and strings. “Wait For It” suits Gotti’s sexed-up, style. He’s cocky and confident as ever.

The lyrical content isn’t deep – period.

“I be f*cking with the bad b*tches / good credit she could pay for it”

The profundity of “Wait For It” doesn’t improve:

“Rollie on without the time set, on my young n*gga mindset…”

The best attribute other than the production is a catchy, repetitive hook:

“Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it / wanna come home but can’t wait for it / head shot can’t run from it / wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, wait for it / pussy come can’t wait for it / pussy good, I’ll pay for it…”

Final Thoughts

“Wait for It” has a hypnotic quality – it sort of sucks the listener in.  This is typical Yo Gotti, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s drenched in money, sex, and bravado – not meant to be transcendent or filled with depth. All in all, “Wait For It” is exceptionally produced and catchy.

Yo Gotti • “Wait For It” (ft. Blac Youngsta) • Epic • Release: 9.2.16
Photo Credit: Epic

 


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.