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Hellbent on hitting listeners over the head with catchy, menacing music until the message sticks, Boston’s Cousin Stizz continues to tell his city’s story with MONDA. The 14-track effort arrives on the back of four strong singles, and picks up where last year’s Suffolk County left off.
Much like its predecessor, this body of work is a family affair. Tee-WaTT, M. Ali, Dumdrumz, Tedd Boyd, Latrell James, and Lil Rich return to set a familiar but refined tone with soulful flourishes and heavy bass lines. Cardo and Lakim lend the roster of producers a helping hand, and Larry June stands as the only listed feature.
The tape sees Stizz shedding more layers than he had previously. Named in honor of a young friend who died of cancer, MONDA arose from somber context despite the excitement surrounding its release.
Stream Stizz’s new project below. Click here to read our recent profile of the fast-rising rapper and better understand where he came from.
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