Chicken P – “All Dawgs Go To Heaven”
There’s an argument that the artist of this current wave of Milwaukee street rap is Chicken P. Back when he was going by Lil Chicken, his AutoTune soaked singles like 2016’s “Goin’ Crazy Wit Them Racks” and 2019’s Jigg-assisted “Fast Cash Babies” introduced outsiders, like me, to the entire scene. Years later, he’s still a worthy entry point, constantly popping up on singles from lesser known rappers in the area and growing an expansive mixtape catalog. Lately though, I’ve preferred the songs where he gives the AutoTune a rest and just slides over funk-infused Midwest grooves. “All Dawgs Go To Heaven” is a standout from his new tape BussaBrick Vol.1: Deep in the Pot (yeah it’s a mouthful). Over computer-generated chimes, bells, and a thick bassline, he smoothly rattles off tales of trust issues and the minute details of getting fast money. Usually his songs are rougher and a bit more manic, so this new one is a fresh twist. It’s these slight stylistic gear shifts that make Chicken P a Milwaukee rap stalwart.
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