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Same eerie ass chords bring a real sense of urgency to this track. The sample is pretty much in its original form and immediately recognizable. Sampling Notorious What's Beef, bringing Rick Ross' ignorant, but always enjoyable bars side by side with Jay, and titling the song as a question fundamental to the very experience of being a human on earth?! Mannnnnnnnn. Shotout Cardi though, this a fun song I guess, maybe for the flows, but I typically skip it. Maybe get the strip clubs popping n shit. I'm just assuming they were going for a nice single to get some streaming numbers. The horns on here are nice and the production is definitely a "vibe" just not the one I need. Fabo wrote this verse in the uber on the way to the studio "talk is cheap, free WiFi, whoa". Not even gonna lie, probably could have done without this one. In less than 4 minutes, we get his thoughts on ALL of this.Īin't no PTSD, them drugs keep it at ease, they shot that boy twenty times when they coulda told him just freeze, coulda put him in a cop car, but they let him just bleed.ģ.

Drugs, hood politics, violence, self-medication, excessive force in policing, the 13th amendment's not-so-subtle legalization of slavery, the transformation of racism into less explicit forms, lack of criminal rights, etc. The song is painting vivid imagery, taking us inside the mind of an incarcerated dude who's had time to reflect on the systems that put & keep people in the cycle. You can tell these verses were either penned in the pen, or his first day out. The track also reminds me of a Philly predecessor, Beanie Sigel, who used the same sample back in 2005. Riding on a strong sample of the legendary Phil Collins the song runs in Meek's patented crescendo with every bar helping to set the stage for what I'm officially calling his magnum opus. Meek starts the album with the aptly titled "Intro". Some aggregate statistics comparing Championships (and Meek's other songs released in 2018) to his past work.Īnother look at the number of references to prison, jail, police, incarceration and related terms by other artists across their careers. That's not to say that there are no mentions of trapping, guns, or tales of prolific intercourse, etc., but these reference are sometimes laced in an overarching commentary about assumed criminality, criminal justice, and the far reaching effects of mass incarceration and over policing. My full interview with re: prison reform and #MeekCHAMPIONSHIPS - Michael Smerconish December 1, 2018Ĭhampionships is a sprawling, 19 track, star studded affair, that bucks the trend of shorter LPs, clocking in at a healthy 70 minutes.ĭespite its length, Championships is focused in it we find a reflective, poised artist making a stark departure from his favorite topics of the past. Since his case caught fire in the court of public opinion Meek has made appearances on CNN, written op-eds for the New York Times, and been hoisted up as a symbol for all that's wrong with the criminal justice system in America. Simply put, this is Meek's first album since his most recent stint in prison. J, and the whole city of Philadelphia (except Judge Brinkley). A non exhaustive list includes, Jay-Z, Robert Kraft (New England Patriots Owner), Michael Rubin (Philly 76ers co-owner), Colin Kaepernick, Rick Ross, Nipsey Hussle, Dr.

failed drug test for marijuana and/or percsĪs a result of these numerous and arguably petty offenses, Meek Mill has been on probation for over a decade all stemming from events that occurred when he was 18 years old.Ī number of civil rights activists, celebrities, athletes, and other notable figures have offered their support to Meek, citing his unfair treatment at the hands of the criminal justice system.

popping wheelies on a dirt bike without a helmet.

While the exact truth of what happened that day is difficult to pin down, the outcome was that Meek was sentenced to 11-23 months in jail by Judge Genece Brinkley and an additional 5 years of probation.Ī series of probation violations have Meek in and out of Philadelphia courts, some of the incidents include: Meek contends that he was just a skinny 130 pound kid who got punched, stopped, and beaten by two cops that used excessive force during the arrest, leaving his house bloodied and his face battered. The police version of the story claims that in the process of the arrest Meek chased the police with his gun and attempted to kill them.

I'll do my best to provide a quick recap, but there are dozens of articles out that touch on his history with law enforcement in excruciating detail.Īn 18 year old Meek Mill (Robert Rihmeek Williams) is arrested on charges for illegal possession of a firearm and intent to sell/manufacture drugs. Meek's history with the criminal justice system is a critical backdrop for understanding the importance of this album. Before getting into the album, let us set the scene.