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The New Jersey duo’s secret sauce remains undefeated on their latest tape.
Papo2oo4. Photo by Alex Hodor-Lee for The FADER.
Papo2oo4 and producer Subjxct 5 have been one of east coast underground rap’s most consistently engaging pairings for a hot minute. The secret to their chemistry is that it can take many different sounds, from early-aughts throwback joints to Dilla-indebted sample-chopped psychedelia to grime-influenced club fit for the Blade reboot. Today, they’re back with a new full-length tape called Winnertime 2.0.
A sequel to their 2021 tape, Winnertime 2.0 is a nimble and thoroughly fashionable showcase for the pair. Subjxect’s beats reconstruct samples to create intimidating atmospheres, like the beachside mafioso sprawl of “Quarter Water” or the blown-out orchestra of “Supersize,” creating a vibe that’s indebted to the Alchemist and DOOM while unafraid to venture far outside those borders. Papo’s eye for detail is as keen as ever, and delivered with style: imagine Brando behind the Godfather desk, but the entire office smells like jerk chicken and Belly is playing silently on loop in the background.
Listen to Papo2oo4 and Subjxct 5’s Winnertime 2.0 below
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