Almost out of nowhere, D.R.A.M. dropped “Gilligan” two weeks ago featuring Juicy J, who collaborated with the Virginia-based rapper on the production, and A$AP Rocky. My first thoughts are that this is a very different sound from the other singles D.R.A.M. dropped in anticipation for his debut album, Big Baby D.R.A.M. which were mostly whimsical with bangers like “Broccoli” and “Cash Machine” as well as the more R&B focused “Cute. It has a darker, more hypnotic sound with a druggy haze covering up the booming soundscape. Even the features are different with Juicy J and A$AP Rocky being known for pulling out grimier vibes with their verses even when they’re paired with artists outside the realm of Hip-Hop.
D.R.A.M. delivers the starting verse setting the mood right before letting the chorus come back in which leads to Juicy J throwing us some sweet quotables like “Three 6 Mafia probably fucked your momma back in ’98.” and then we have A$AP Rocky on the last verse who steps it up with one of the meanest flows I’ve heard since the year started. Each verse is succinct but doesn’t feel rushed, however the song overall feels like a teaser of some sorts for what’s to come. I was surprised that D.R.A.M. didn’t go harder on this track because, unlike most of his fanbase now, I do know D.R.A.M. can really kick some bars if he felt like it. I do hope for a return to form for that D.R.A.M. but I’m really enjoying whatever he’s dropping or being featured on at this point because the man obviously has a good eye and ear for music.
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