The Plugs I Met (2019) - Benny The Butcher

The Plugs I Met is an EP by American rapper Benny the Butcher, released on June 21, 2019, through Black Soprano Family. The project features collaborations with notable artists such as Black Thought, 38 Spesh, Jadakiss, RJ Payne, Conway the Machine, Pusha T, and India.

Tracklist:

  1. Intro Skit

  2. Crowns for Kings (feat. Black Thought)

  3. Sunday School (feat. 38 Spesh & Jadakiss)

  4. Dirty Harry (feat. RJ Payne & Conway the Machine)

  5. Took the Money to the Plug's House

  6. 18 Wheeler (feat. Pusha T)

  7. 5 to 50 (feat. India)

The EP is characterized by its gritty narratives and raw depiction of street life, with Benny delivering detailed storytelling over production from The Alchemist, Beat Butcha, Daringer, and DJ Shay. The cover art features an edited still from the 1983 film Scarface, aligning with the project's themes of crime and ambition.

Critically, The Plugs I Met received positive reviews. RapReviews.com highlighted it as "one of 2018's best if you wanted something grimy," noting that the EP serves as an excellent introduction to Benny's music. DJBooth.net praised Benny's consistency, stating that the project "will satisfy older fans, while those who came to hear a Pusha-T verse will leave the listening with a new plug."

A sequel, The Plugs I Met 2, produced by Harry Fraud, was released in 2021, continuing the themes and collaborations established in the original EP. 

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