![]() ![]() I would say that Bun B didn’t play fair with his setlist, but UGK just knew how to make some good ass songs. The duo shines on these R&B-influenced tracks. It’s unfair that this incredible track was left on a compilation album. I cannot drive, but I love hearing Southern rappers write love letters to their whips. Round 4: 8Ball & MJG – “Just Like Candy” VS. Pimp C’s incredible hook with his soulful croon filled that room. That song is the recipe for both a club and street hit. Then, that swanky G-funk intro (which is a slightly altered version of E-40’s “Captain Save A Hoe”) of UGK’s “Choppin’ Blades” kicked in. MJG is such an underrated lyricist and rapper, and his first verse is one of his best. The live version doesn’t do justice to the eerie keys and frantic percussion that gives the song an air of paranoia. In Our Lifetime is probably my favorite 8Ball & MJG album with the dark introspection they channeled on each track, taking upon influences of Memphis’ rich blues history. Round 3: 8Ball & MJG – “We Started This” VS. However, Bun B had to bring out Pimp C’s remix of “Pocket Full of Stones.” Pimp C’s hook is an earworm for sure, especially that “give it away” refrain in the background. That sample of Simply Red’s “Holding Back the Years” brings chills down my spine. The crowd is not nearly as excited as I think they should be, but I digress. It’s at this point I want to praise everyone’s performances, as it sounds straight off the recording. UGK – “Pocket Full of Stones (Pimp C Remix)īall and G brought out the soulful title track of their incredible debut. Round 2: 8Ball & MJG “Comin’ Out Hard” – VS. There’s something so thrilling and exciting about “9 Little Millimeta Boys” and its youthful energy. ![]() Nonetheless, I have to give it to 8Ball & MJG this round. The back and forth of Pimp C taunting the object of his antagonization by describing what it’s like having sex with his girlfriend (or sister?) and Bun B laying out what it takes to be safe from their wrath is a testament to their incredible storytelling. The best thing about UGK was they could switch from raunchy and romantic to stonecold killers in an instant. One of the best parts of the song is the unconventional hook in which a gunshot can be heard and a comically exaggerated “Is there a doctor in the house?” parodies their poor enemy’s demise.īun B pulled from UGK’s 1992 debut Too Hard to Swallow for the Chaka Khan-sampling “Something Good.” The brilliantly simple loop taken from The Isley Brother’s effortlessly sexy “Summer Breeze” makes the UGK hit perfect for a beautiful summer drive. The hard-hitting “9 Little Millimeta Boys” has that funky bass loop and lays out the duo’s no-bullshit approach: it’s kill or be killed. ![]() UGK – “Something Good”īall and G’s Comin’ Out Hard was a powerful debut on Tony Draper’s Suave House Records. Round 1: 8Ball & MJG – “9 Little Millimeta Boys” VS. With all that out of the way, let’s get into it. That’s not to say 8Ball & MJG didn’t enjoy their own success and their signing to Diddy’s Bad Boy South brought about hits such as “You Don’t Want Drama.” They have also featured on some of the South’s best club hits such as David Banner’s “Gangster Walk” and Three 6 Mafia’s “Stay Fly.” Unlike some of the other Verzuz battles, there was never any bad blood between the two and this was expected to be an exciting family affair. Their 2007 hit “International Players Anthem (I Choose You)” featuring Outkast is still a floor-filler 15 years later, and their feature on Three 6 Mafia’s “Sippin’ on Some Syrup” is a staple in both of their catalogs. UGK definitely has the advantage because they enjoyed more mainstream success. Despite Pimp C’s tragic passing in 2007, UGK’s legacy still shines bright with remaining member Bun B standing tall on the Verzuz stage. The two are both duos, so it makes sense that they’d go head-to-head. Still, it was a bit tougher this time around with 8Ball & MJG hailing from Memphis and UGK being one of the most successful acts out of Port Arthur, TX (although they are often seen as synonymous with Houston). Despite what the title says, I am actually very biased as a huge Southern rap fan. If you’ve read my previous round-by-round, you know the drill. If you blinked, you would’ve missed this historic matchup as it was only announced three days before it happened. There are few things that can get me out of bed when I’m submerged in the plush memory foam, crochet project in hand with Detroiters on the television: my dog’s whining and a good Verzuz. ![]()
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