Alright, I’m excited about this new release from twogeebs. It’s part of a collaboration with JohnnyTra$h and Happy Art Productions that piqued my interest from the start. They’re calling it “Ask & Receive,” an EP, and if you can’t wait to get your hands on it, you can grab it now at mayweathertheory.com. For those who prefer to listen to his music via streaming, mark the 26th of this month on your calendar.
I’ve been following twogeebs for a while now and I must say his collaborations always bring something fresh to the table. This partnership with JohnnyTra$h and Happy Art Productions makes me excited to see what vibe they will create together. Will it be a mix of new individual styles or can I expect something completely unexpected? Well, let’s get started as I check out the first track.
The EP opens with “Kill The Masters,” a sample from the Hughes brothers’ film Menace II Society. Man, that movie is a classic – the stories from its making alone could fill a bunch of novels. Then the track hits you with that smooth, classic jazz vibe. There are some beautiful piano sounds and a nice bass in the background that really gets things going. But the lines and songwriting are once again phenomenal here.
twogeebs lays it all out there, talks about what he’s been through and who his music is for. He talks about all the tears he’s shed and how music has turned his life upside down. And now there’s this killer line he uses to attack those artists with the fake profundity that always claim they’re “all in” and have “big things coming” but never deliver. I have to say, this hit me hard. Not just as a hip hop fan, but also as someone who was around the local punk scene. It’s like the biggest meme right now – bands always post “big things coming soon!” on social media and then everyone ignores them. twogeebs nails it and shows that some artists just aren’t that true to their craft.
Then JohnnyTra$h jumps in and his lines are just as clever. There’s this part about making a sandwich that blew me away. I won’t tell you – you have to hear it and experience it for yourself. I loved that opening. It’s not just empty words or flashy production – there’s substance here and it’s clear they put effort into it.
“Broken Heineken” has a really cool mix. There’s this soft guitar melody with some loose picking in the background, and the sounds of magazines and reloading pulse through as well. Those gun sounds are used to such an extent here that they actually sound like part of the instrumentation in the arrangements. It’s really cool stuff. I’m not sure I’ve heard it that way before.
I know heavy metal bands like Sabaton have their rhythm section use a .50 caliber machine gun instead of a kick drum, and it actually sounds really cool that way. But it’s not just the reloading sounds – it’s atmospheric overall. I can hear other things in the background, like the sound of a car and driving. It’s really cool and very creative.
Appropriately, the song ends with the sound of a bottle breaking. It was a great little uptempo song. I really liked it. I just love how they experiment with sounds and it really pays off here. They mix traditional instruments with these innovative audio techniques and it works surprisingly well.
“Trigger Squeeze” starts with JohnnyTra$h and I don’t know what it is but this song just has a great vibe to it. The arrangements in the background have a nice old school style to them. I’m not quite sure where it came from or if it was sampled from anything in particular but it just has that great old Motown vibe to it. I’m such a fan of that era of music.
Speaking of mood, mood is exactly what JohnnyTra$h is doing in this song. He’s basically talking about what sounds to me like him living his life to the fullest. And of course, I’ll always give a lot of credit to a Mortal Kombat reference that we get here.
The chorus and refrain are super infectious. It’s actually pretty melodic and there are some great harmonies. JohnnyTra$h does his verse so well. It’s really crisp and smooth, and then Geebs comes in and he just kills it from the start. Their two styles together just fit so well together.
This track shows how well these artists work together. The old school sound mixed with their modern styles makes for something you can just sit back and listen to. JohnnyTra$h and Geebs each give it their all here and it’s clear they’re having fun doing it. The way they trade verses and give each other energy really makes the whole track special.
And oh, now it’s Miller time. We’re moving on to the track “Reggie Miller” featuring Happy Art Productions, which has been a hit so far with the beats and also brings in a nice verse here. The title of this song alone, before I even hear it, piques my curiosity. That’s something I don’t think I’ve ever heard mentioned about Geebs’ work. One of the coolest things is just looking at some of the title tracks of a lot of his songs. The titles alone will make you think and wonder where this is going.
Now we’re talking about an NBA legend. I have to tell you, as a basketball fan, there was no better time than the NBA in the early and mid-90s. It was great and watching Miller play was amazing.
But this song isn’t really about his stats or his career. It’s more about one of the most clever and well constructed disses I’ve ever heard in a song. Again, I don’t want to go through everything and really break it down because you really have to hear it for yourself. The creativity here is just so good. Sometimes I just don’t want to give it away.
Just know that it was creative enough and surprised me enough to make me burst out laughing. This track is full of really good jibes. I think one of the worst insults you can say is that someone’s OnlyFans is boring.
There’s also a really great line here where Geebs says he enjoys making music. I mean, it’s kind of cool to really hear that in a song. It’s just something I really like when an artist acknowledges that. And he’s great at what he does, which just makes it more impactful.
It’s impressive how Geebs and everyone else come together on this track. They feed off each other’s energy and deliver lines that stick. It’s clever, it’s funny, and it has this honesty that builds a connection to them and their work.
And now I want to talk about where the EP ends, which is with the track “Married 2 The Game,” which seems like a fitting ending. The arrangements kick in and then we have a recognition of Happy, Geebs and Tra$h and in some ways it almost sounds like they’re getting ready for a celebration, as it should be. Because again, another phenomenal piece of work and I absolutely loved this EP.
There’s an opening line here that really catches my attention and it’s about coming out of the grave like Beatrix Kiddo. I love how that kind of emphasizes and gives you this image of how you can be in such a deep, dark place. Feeling literally dead to the world. And the tremendous mental and even physical toughness of coming out of it. That’s just a line that I thought was really cool and worth celebrating. And I really love the Kill Bill reference as well.
Along with “America’s Most Wanted,” this track at the end of this EP is just as strong and powerful as the beginning. It’s like they saved the best for last, giving us a finale that really sticks with you. But that’s what this whole EP has done. The way they all come together on this track feels like a victory lap, honoring their journey, their struggles, and their triumphs. It’s a fitting end to an EP that was consistently impressive from start to finish.
One of the best things I’ve discovered from discovering and listening to a lot of twogeebs’ work is the collaborations he does. The guy is like a chameleon. He can make a light-hearted comment, even humorous, but still serious, and then he can just completely adapt to the mood of the person he’s collaborating with. And it’s just as phenomenal.
Also, like I mentioned, I get to discover new artists through his collaborations, which is always great. Happy’s production here on the beats is just great. And now I’m trying to listen to some of JohnnyTra$h’s work. It’s really great how he can adapt and walk between worlds in terms of the tone he brings to a record or an EP. He’s just a versatile and talented person. And it’s really cool to see him in a slightly different light on some of his other work.
And as mentioned, this EP is available via mayweathertheory.com where you can pick it up. It will be available on streaming platforms on the 26th. Be sure to give it a listen. It’s a totally different vibe and it’s really cool too.
This EP showcases not only the individual talents, but also how well these artists work together. Twogeebs’ ability to adapt his style while maintaining his unique voice is impressive. It’s as if he has a sixth sense that allows him to be on the same wavelength as everyone he works with, bringing out the best in himself and his collaborators.
Happy’s production deserves special praise. The beats are the heart of any hip hop track and Happy provides some really solid foundations for twogeebs and JohnnyTra$h to build on. It’s the kind of production that highlights the lyrics without overshadowing them. I love the work on those gun effects like I mentioned.
It’s different and definitely worth your time. Whether you download it now from mayweathertheory.com or wait until it streams on the 26th, be sure to give it a listen.
