On their debut collaborative project "Speshal Machinery," Album Buffalo MCs 38 Spesh and Conway the Machine combine their gritty styles over raw, minimalist beats to deliver a boom bap tour de force.
Across 10 tracks, Conway and Spesh prove themselves a cohesive duo, effortlessly transitioning between rapping solo and locking into partners-in-crime flows. They tackle themes of hustling and survival with hypnotic storytelling over lo-fi backdrops.
Production comes from 38 Spesh, DJ Shay, DJ Big Ghost and others, relying on vintage samples to create an authentically throwback sound. Standouts are tracks like "Low Key" and "Belgians" where the rappers flex lyrical muscles.
Features from fellow Griselda affiliates Benny the Butcher and Armani Caesar are seamlessly incorporated. The chemistry overall gives the project a cohesive feel despite multiple cooks in the kitchen.
With "Speshal Machinery," 38 Spesh and Conway demonstrate their mastery of hardcore lyrics over raw amenities, underscoring their place among today's elite boom bap voices keeping the sound thriving for new audiences. This is a dope new addition to both rappers' discographies.