it took five years for us to hear It’s Been Awful, a title that’s by no means an exaggeration: On it, the rapper addresses addictions of all kinds and settles some scores, painting a wild portrait of his family and loved ones—a portrait that, on its own, explains his inability to produce music.

The powerhouse duo of rapper Freddie and producer The Alchemist has delivered a natural follow-up, featuring polished American hip-hop—refined in both lyrics and flow as well as in the production, which is simply perfect.

Following the live broadcast of “Give Me 5” Episode 3 (replay available on YouTube), dedicated to women whose music has changed their lives, hosts @cutecadavra and @shakearsmagazine are launching the “Pink October” challenge on October 1, 2025: every day of the month, an album will be featured to highlight a female artist or a girl band. These are their #girlsthatshakears