The song I picked is the only song I know all the words to without having to listen to it. This song is survival tactics by Joey Bada$$ ft. Capital STEEZ this song features a gritty, boom-bap inspired beat that harkens back to the golden age of hip-hop in the ’90s. The track samples the 2000 song “Survival Tactics” by Styles of Beyond, giving it a raw, underground sound that sets it apart from mainstream hip-hop of the 2010s.

Joey Bada$$ and Capital Steez rap over this hard-hitting instrumental with complex, fast-paced lines full of clever wordplay and lyrics that make you think. Their flows blend together perfectly, showing how well they work together and how good they are as MCs. The song is about how hard it was for them to grow up in their own Brooklyn neighborhoods. It talks about street life, social problems, and their desire to get out of their situations.

“Survival Tactics” is an aggressive, no-holds-barred song that shows off both rappers’ raw ability and charisma. It’s a stark contrast to the more polished, commercial sound of popular rap in the early 2010s, capturing the essence of the underground New York hip-hop scene at the time. People have praised the song for its strong, real sound and for putting Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era collective on the map as important figures in the hip-hop community.

Capital Steez, whose real name is Courtney Jamal Dewar Jr., and Joey Bada$$ were two of the first people to join the Pro Era group. He was a very talented songwriter who had a big impact on the early sound of the group. On December 24, 2012, Capital Steez took his own life. He was only 19 years old. Hip-hop fans were shocked by his untimely death because he was seen as one of the most promising artists of his age.

Joey Bada$$ and the rest of the Pro Era crew were all greatly affected by Capital Steez’s death. They continue to honor him and carry on his legacy through their music. “King Capital,” a mixtape he made after he died, came out in 2021. It showed off more of his amazing skills and made it clear that he was an important figure in hip-hop.

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