Flirting With That Euthanasia

Domo Genesis & Evidence featuring Phonte “Shaq Carried Kobe”

Evidence’s production on this track is extremely smooth and low-key funky, to the point that it sounds like it could plausibly be a lost Dr. Dre loop from the early ’90s. Domo Genesis’ verse slips comfortably into the groove – relaxed in tone, if a bit neurotic and paranoid in sentiment. I’m particularly fond of Phonte’s performance here, and the way he enunciates with a sober clarity that lends resonance to his pointedly political lines and a touch of “no, I’m really not kidding” menace to his boasts. It’s a strong, well-crafted verse from a perennially underrated rap lifer.

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