The top honcho of Scorching Woman Productions has been on an unimaginable run this yr. In June, free of the shackles of her outdated document label and now in pastures new, Megan Thee Stallion shared her third album ‘Megan’ – a wonderful effort that confirmed off her progress in self-confidence and self-worth. She went on her first-ever headline world tour, made her internet hosting debut on the MTV VMAs, and acquired political by turning up for Kamala Harris at an Atlanta rally throughout this yr’s presidential race. Now, she’s ending 2024 with a bang in ‘Megan: Act II’, a blockbuster addition to that fiery summer season launch.
‘Act II’ kicks off with ‘Larger In Texas’, which boasts a luxuriously silky instrumental harking back to hometown greats like Underground Kingz. Over it, Megan shows her state’s inherent southern appeal however nonetheless stands on enterprise with each line. The H-City Hottie – because the self-proclaimed pimp of rap – is brash and unapologetic as she declares she’s “on the high of [her] sport,” simply taking down “airhead bitches” and transferring on her personal phrases.
The songs that observe – ‘Bourbon’ and ‘Quantity One Rule’ – are in the identical class: swagged-out manifestos about assertively taking on area and reaching the last word degree of badassery. However, when Meg groups up with the equally-as-spunky Flo Milli on ‘Roc Regular’, issues attain even larger heights, serving up a soundtrack for all of the baddies on the earth. Sampling Ciara’s debut R&B traditional ‘Goodies’, they amp up its autonomous ethos with their signature unadulterated confidence and remind us of why they (and, in flip, ourselves) are “the flawed hoe to strive” as a result of they know their value and refuse to accept something much less.
The enjoyable continues on ‘Greatest Good friend’, a sensual bisexual anthem all about sexual liberation, whereas the Tay Keith-produced ‘Proper Now’ harnesses that commanding self-assurance the unbiased girls have in abundance. ‘Movement’, in the meantime, is the place Megan reminds you that she’s “a serious bitch” – by no means permitting herself to be decreased to something lower than what she is: a celebrity.
‘Act II’’s collaborations enhance enormously on those who have been provided up on ‘Megan’. In addition to Flo Milli, the previously-released ‘TYG’ with Grammy-nominated steel band Spiritbox and ‘Neva Play’ with RM of BTS make their method onto the album, diversifying its in any other case dominating pimp rap sound. Ok-pop lady group TWICE hopping on the remix for Megan’s summer season smash ‘Mamushi’, although, is essentially the most pleasant shock of all.
First, the Scorching Woman coach drops a brand new verse on the madeover observe, together with her whipping out her dexterous circulation earlier than the South Korean pop juggernauts every take turns to point out why they’re simply as fierce and feisty as her. They’re undoubtedly certified to face alongside Megan, as Chaeyoung reminds us: “We’re the originators, international entertainers / Your favorite lady teams sing our music screamin’, ‘TWICE.’”
On ‘Act II’, Megan confirms why she’s “the baddest bitch out proper now” as soon as once more. Regardless of all of the adversity that has plagued her in recent times, she firmly stands atop the rap world because the princess of rap, gazing down from her pedestal whereas sprucing her tiara – possibly there’s a coronation on the horizon very quickly.
Particulars
- Launch date: October 25, 2024
- File label: Scorching Woman Productions
