Rating: NNN
Bun B starts his fourth solo album with the greeting “Goddamn! Guess who’s back in the motherfucking house?” Thing is, Bun, one-half of southern rap duo UGK, never really left.
Still, it sets a tone. On air-horn-heavy lead single Fire, with Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and Serani, Bun delivers a fierce opening verse before Chainz chimes in with his signature witty drawl Big K.R.I.T-produced Cake is a torch-passing moment as Bun allows the younger MC to shine while The Best Is Back and Dippin’ & Swervin’ showcase Bun’s solo skills.
Kirko Bangz could pass for Drizzy during the hook in head-nodding standout Triller. Sandwiched by Bun verses reminding us of his longevity (“had dirty money way before P. Diddy”), the song is simultaneously current and classic.
The Epilogue isn’t packed with jaw-droppingly fresh or groundbreaking material. But as the fourth in his Trill series, it’s a reminder of what Bun does best and why he’s been able to do it for so long.
Top track: Cake
