REVIEW: Conway the Machine ‘Won’t He Do It’
Sports and Music Editor Will Lyons gives you a breakdown on Drumwork Music Group’s own Conway the Machine.
Buffalo native and Drumwork General, Conway the Machine, is back after a fire joint album with label mate Jae Skeese. ‘Won’t He Do It’ is Conway’s third studio album and one of many amazing bodies of work he’s dropped since he hit the scene almost a decade ago. Conway has always been one of the most gifted lyricists in hip-hop, but he’s hit another level since dropping ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’ in 2022. The level of transparency and vulnerability he’s paired with a unique flow and the pen of a legend, continue to elevate the Machine in a league of his own in rap.
The album is masterfully crafted with production from Justice League, Khryis, Juicy J, longtime collaborator Daringer and a slew of others. Add in features from Ransom, Sauce Walka, Juicy J, Dave East, and Fabolous, Griselda’s own Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn — you have something special.
Standout Tracks:
‘Brooklyn Chop House’: Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher and Fabolous trade bars over a Daringer beat. This is a hip-hop fans dream with Loso turning back the clock on this record.
‘Quarters’/’Brucifix’: Conway starts the album off with a lyrical assault on the entire industry, showcasing the bravado and lyricism that has him on legend status. Griselda boss, Westside Gunn, was in his bag on Brucifix talking that luxurious gangsta talk.
‘The Chosen’: Anytime Conway the Machine and Jae Skeese hop on a track together — it’s one to remember. The Drumwork emcees hit you in the head with a ton of sports metaphors and punchlines galore.
‘Believe’: Conway talks about his life and how it has changed as he excelled at his craft. Drumwork spitter, 7xvethegenius, turns in another standout verse and continues to make a case for the most underrated woman in rap. She really left Earth on this record.
Honorable Mentions: ‘Stab Out’ ft. Ransom, ‘Kanye’ ft Goosebytheway & Drea D’Nuir and ‘Tween Cross Tween’ ft Goosebytheway
Continuing to up the ante in the creative space is incredibly difficult, making the quality and quantity of music Conway has been releasing — that much more impressive. Conway continues to push the boundaries of his content and the production he uses, forcing his way to the top of the best rapper lists and gaining more notoriety along the way. The album receives a score of 10/10 as one of Conway’s most complete bodies of work to date.
