New York rap is currently undergoing a masterclass in consistency, and the latest lesson comes courtesy of two of the city’s most formidable lyricists. Grafh and Benny The Butcher have officially joined forces for “Squeeze First,” a gritty, high-stakes anthem that reaffirms their status as the vanguards of East Coast street rap.
The single, released on January 30, arrives during a white-hot streak for Grafh. Having spent the last few months trading bars with legends like Busta Rhymes and Tech N9ne, his link-up with the Griselda powerhouse feels like a natural progression toward his highly anticipated project, Sometimes Money Cost Too Much.