RICH BOY - RICH BOY
“Throw Some D’s” has catapulted Alabama’s Rich Boy into the hip-hop spotlight, but often on his self-titled debut, the infectious beats wind up overshadowing his lyrics. Still, there are some standout tracks that display Rich’s ideas, which transcend the drug-slinging norm. “Ghetto Rich,” produced by Polow Da Don, features John Legend on the hook and Rich rhyming about folks not using their money wisely. Mase strangely pops up on “Get This Paper,” chiding listeners to choose the right path while Rich mulls whether to push drugs or just say no. On “Lost Girls,” Rich’s country twang slides over a reggae beat, rhyming about young girls chasing money instead of a better life. Ultimately, the beats by Polow, Brian Kidd and Lil Jon make this a keeper. Billboard
