EST Gee is one of the coldest rappers in the game, period. The Louisville native came out the gates swinging when “Lick Back” dropped but he proved that his consistency is his best weapon. After getting the stamp of approval from Yo Gotti, he began to flourish with his subsequent releases as he fulfilled a massive gap in street rap. Gee’s raspy voice, motivational bars, and cut-throat attitude helped him turn into one of the most exciting rappers in the game right now. And with each release, it becomes more apparent that he won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
Though he only released his official debut album in September, he still has more in the arsenal ready to drop. He announced his new mixtape, Mad earlier this month before following up with records like “25Min Freestyle.” However, he finally came through with the project this morning, and it certainly lives up to the standard he established when he came out the get. Mad could very well stand as one of the best rap releases of 2023.
EST Gee’s new mixtape consists of fourteen songs in total with appearances from Young Scooter and Boosie Badazz. Though some fans were mildly underwhelmed by the lack of star-studded names attached to the tracklist, his collaborators emphasize the weight of the South’s legacy. That’s not limited to his features, either but the sample he uses across the project. For example, he pairs a sample of Kanye’s “Diamonds From Sierra Leone” with an interpolation of Gucci Mane’s “My Kitchen.” Meanwhile, T.I.’s “24’s” flows make their way onto the hook of “The One & Only.”
EST Gee proves that he’s keeping his foot on the rap game’s neck but what’s been most interesting about the rapper’s recent outings is the displays of growth. While songs like “Bloody Man” showcased his vocal range, he explores that even further on this album. EST Gee is basically a one-man band at this point, who needs little assistance from his fellow peers in hip-hop. Check out his new project above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
EST Gee certainly had 2022 on lock. Though he already emerged as one of the hottest new rappers in the south, his deal with Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group cemented that statement further. He proved that he’s among a giant in the rap game with unmatched authenticity. He didn’t necessarily chase radio records, though he comes through with trunk-rattling anthems every single time he steps to the booth. It’s no surprise why EST Gee continues to keep fans excited for his next move.
It’s only been seven months since he dropped off his debut studio album, I Never Felt Nun, though he’s already gearing up for its follow-up. Earlier this month, EST Gee announced his new project, MAD, which will finally drop on Friday, March 17th. The excitement is especially real after dropping records like “UNDEFEATED” and most recently, “25MIN Freestyle.” The rapper clearly has intentions of having the spring on lock, and if his recent records are any indication, he’s on pace to accomplish just that.
Shortly after unveiling his latest single, “25MIN Freestyle,” the rapper blessed fans with the official cover art and tracklist for the project. EST Gee’s next effort will include 14 songs in total with limited features. Young Scooter will appear on “Slam Dunk,” marking their second collaboration together following “Come Eat With Us” ft. EST Gee. Boosie Badazz will also appear on the song, “Hot Boys,” while Kada closes out the tracklist on “Kada Song.” Though there’s likely a long list of rappers who are itching to collaborate with the Louisville native (i.e. Desiigner), EST Gee continues to showcase that he stands on his own.
Besides his own project, EST Gee also recently appeared on the soundtrack for Creed III, executive produced by Dreamville. EST Gee and Big Sean linked up on “Anthem.” The rapper shared a heartwarming post on Instagram where he reflected on his late mother. “Rocky was my Momma’s favorite series of movies. If she was here I know she would be excited to see me on the #creed soundtrack,” he wrote. Check the tracklist for EST Gee’s new album below.
Louisville’s own EST Gee took to Instagram to share a visual teaser of his forthcoming album, Mad. The trailer lets viewers into EST Gee’s world as he opens up about grief and trauma. As an opener he expresses, “How you gone look at me and say it ain’t that bad?” over clips of real-life experiences. Gearing up for the album, Gee released 3 singles since January, “Undefeated”, “Blow Up,” and “If I Stop Now”. The short video features raw and uncut storytelling with soulful samples over a trap beat.
EST Gee became a mainstream sensation with his 2020 mixtape, I Don’t Feel Nun. The project’s sequel, I Still Don’t Feel Nun was a commercial success and led to a deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG label and Interscope Records in 2021. When the “5500 Degrees” rapper isn’t talking about getting his “lick back” he’s known for expressing personal moments of despair on a track. By the looks of this trailer, his next project will be no different. The video shows intimate moments between EST and incarcerated friends and those who have passed on.
EST Gee has made it a long way from his YouTube debut in 2017. Collaborations with artists like Lil Baby and Jack Harlow put him on the map and he hasn’t slowed down since. His 2021 album Bigger Than Life of Death is certified gold with features from Future, Young Thug, 42 Dugg, and more. The rapper linked up with 42 Dugg again for the well-received collaborative mixtape Last Ones Left.
EST Gee has been through more than a little bit, and he puts it all in his songs. In his latest trailer, he shared “They say life and death is in the tongue. I wish they would have told us that when we was young”. As EST was rising to fame in 2019 he was shot 5 times leaving a video shoot with Sada Baby. The following year he lost his brother and his mother. In 2022 he told Rolling Stone that what drives his creativity are the stories that need to be told. The highly anticipated album, Mad is set to be released on March 17.
It looks like new music from EST Gee is coming sooner than we thought. On Friday (March 3), the Louisville rapper shared a trailer on Instagram for his upcoming project, Mad.
The trailer seems to tease that Mad will offer a more personal look into EST Gee’s life, as he shares stories of the trauma he’s been forced to deal with. In the short clip, viewers see a 2017 phone call between EST Gee and his friend Red, who was killed shortly after returning from prison.
In a voiceover, EST Gee shares some words, as he fights through the pain.
“You gonna look at me and tell me it ain’t that bad,” EST Gee says in the clip. “Let them bang on my past. Bet you don’t feel nothing, you can’t be mad. You cannot be mad… Ain’t no tragedy in life like the death of a child, they say.”
Mad marks EST Gee’s second project in six months, his previous being I Never Felt Nun. In an interview for Rolling Stone conducted around that time, EST Gee shared that he hopes his success motivates other rappers from Louisville.
“They know me,” said EST Gee. “So, where I was standing at, a lot of people standing at [now], so they know they can get on. That was important to see. Because Jack [Harlow], yeah, he from Louisville, but he from a different place, different demographic. So people just like me, [my success] motivates them. They created a scene where there wasn’t no scene before and there’s a scene now.”
You can check out the trailer above.
Mad is out 3/17 via CMG and Interscope.
Football player-turned-rapper EST Gee has released yet another single, titled “Undefeated.” The 28-year-old, who has already dropped several projects since the new year including “BLOW UP” and “IF I STOP NOW,” takes a more intimate approach to his newest track. The steady trap beat in “Undefeated” paves way for authentic reflection and features the rapper’s moody bars. Throughout the verses, EST spits about overcoming past and present challenges in his life.
EST, who is signed to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group, has been on the radar following the 2020 releases of his third and fourth mixtapes Ion Feel Nun and I Still Don’t Feel Nun. The rapper has since collaborated with the minds of other trap artists including Young Thug, Pooh Shiesty, and Lil Durk. Most recently, EST was featured on Lambo4oe’s single “Self Esteem” in which he showed his versatility as a hip-hop artist.
In “Undefeated,” EST dishes out his triumphs, but also acknowledges that he has ways to go. The Kentucky native hasn’t been shy to reveal the rocky road that has brought him to success, which included an arrest for drug trafficking that eventually led him to start his rap career. At one point in the track, EST reveals his troubles with drugs but quickly sweeps it under the rug. “It was what it was, but I’m done ventin’, finish, the streets ain’t got no love,” he raps.
All in all, “Undefeated” follows suit of EST’s recent musical endeavors, showcasing his tenacity for growth within the industry. Although he typically classifies as a trap and hip-hop artist, this promising rapper is proving to pave the road for his own unique and authentic style. “Undefeated” is now streaming on all platforms, so be sure to let us know what you think about the track in the comments down below. As always, keep in touch with HNHH for the latest in hip-hop.
Quotable Lyrics:
Even Pluto said I’m great, he wanna help me change my fate
Took a monster out on tour just for the world to know my face
Fifty-six nights straight, I go in beast mode for that pape’
This a reservation for rank, it’s a marathon and a race
On September 16, George Albert Stone III, better known as EST Gee, dropped his latest project I Never Felt Nun. The 21-track album features guest appearances from hip-hop headliners Machine Gun Kelly (“Death Around The Corner”), Future (“Shoot It Myself”), Jeezy (“The Realest”), Bryson Tiller (“Sabotage”), and Jack Harlow (“Backstage Passes”).
The project has been well received so far – particularly the Harlow and MGK tracks – and to celebrate their success, George came through with a luxurious surprise for his fellow artists.
In the past, GQ Magazine had EST Gee sit down to examine his astounding collection of chains, rings, watches, and more.
The Louisville rapper began by showing his “G” pendants and chains, priced at around $10,000 each. His newest piece at the time was a custom letter pendant in yellow gold and covered in round-cut diamonds, engraved with the letters “EST.” Gee explained to viewers that the letter “G” represents the latter part of his name and the “EST” stands for “Everybody Shine Together.”
In addition to these, the 28-year-old owns an array of Cuban links and baguettes; most of the former are made of entirely white gold, ranging in price from $35,000, all the way to $65,000.
Many of these chains also feature round-cut diamonds in various patterns, with his most expensive pieces weighing in at a full kilo. As for his baguette chains, they are slightly smaller and tend to be either white gold or yellow gold.
George didn’t forget to open wide and show off his permanent grill, which he said came in at $24,000. Fully diamond in a honeycomb pattern, the rapper is not afraid to flash his 24k smile to the world.
EST Gee will be sure to add some new pieces to his collection following the release of I Never Felt Nun.
Check out the full collection interview below.
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