The Ones: Heavy Steppers’ “Gangstas Only”
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Heavy Steppers - “Gangstas Only”
Ke Millie and SBG Kemo are the Heavy Steppers, a Chicago duo who sound like they want to Sweet Chin Music multiple holes through a wall. On “Gangstas Only,” the West Side twosome are in their comfort zone. Delivered over a minimal bass-heavy beat, the short and energetic single sounds like the producer decided to recklessly slam the lowest keys on the piano. In under two minutes, Millie and Kemo keep up the momentum they established on last year’s viral single, “Heavy Steppers.” “I like Louis, Gucci, Prada, Fendi, Off-white, I be fresher to death!/I like shooting guns in Louboutins!” raps Kemo; few other rappers can make such a cliche list of brands unforgettable. The song feels unfinished—Millie doesn’t even get a full verse, only the hook. But maybe after Millie heard Kemo scream, “I like big ol’ juicy booty!” he decided there was no point in trying to top that. Understandable.
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Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
