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Benny The Butcher emerged on the scene alongside the powerful Griselda conglomerate, pouring portions of that success into his own Black Soprano Family outfit. Today (March 11), the Buffalo, N.Y. lyricist released the highly anticipated Tana Talk 4, and the early reactions on Twitter point to the fact that The Butcher caught another one.
Benny The Butcher began the Tana Talk series as a mixtape back in 2004 under the moniker B.E.N.N.Y., turning into an album series with 2018’s Tana Talk 3, one of Hip-Hop Wired’s best albums of that year. Counting as his third studio album, Tana Talk 4 finds Benny in sniper mode per usual with bone-chilling bars and descriptive street tales atop some of the hardest production available.
Tana Talk 4 out now !!! 10 More Crack Commandments !!!! Video out now !!!! The Butcher Comin pic.twitter.com/OG8n2coGRm
— BENNY THE BUTCHER (@BennyBsf) March 11, 2022
Opening with the lead single “Johnny P’s Caddy” featuring J. Cole, Benny’s natural chemistry with The Alchemist shines, and that happens across the bulk of the album as Hooligan Al produced seven of the project’s 12 tracks. Diddy also shows up for “10 More Crack Commandments,” another album standout.
New Griselda signees Boldy James and Stove God Cooks show up on the tracks “Back 2X” and “Weekends In The Perry’s” respectively. For those original Griselda fans, Daringer and frequent cohort Beat Butcha bring their usual dusty grit on “Back 2X” with Cooks proving why Kevin Durant shouted him out on Twitter recently.
Stove God one of the best rappers in the world. Appreciate that man
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) March 11, 2022
Benny also locks in with his cousin Conway The Machine on the impressive “Tyson vs. Ali” and Westside Gunn lends his energy to “Guerro,” making it certain that fans who think there are issues between them that all is well and good with the Griselda camp and always will be.
On Twitter, fans have plenty to say about Tana Talk 4 and we’ve got those reactions below. Hit the stream below to get a taste of that Buffalo dope.
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I said it before and I'm gonna say it again Benny the Butcher is the new Jadakiss that nigga don't have any bad verses man he snap every time and it be wavy.
— CHASE. (@ChaseNCashe) March 9, 2022
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Benny The Butcher is signed to Def Jam but 'Tana Talk 4' isn't with the label. It's a Griselda / EMPIRE release.
— Navjosh (@Navjosh) March 10, 2022
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Benny The Butcher wrapped a whole Pizzeria in Atlanta in anticipation for Tana Talk 4!
They are giving out free food all day and even have a special menu… pic.twitter.com/tOAlNqCQRF
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) March 10, 2022
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Benny the Butcher – Tana Talk 4 has entered the Top 10 on US iTunes
It's currently No. 8
How is it sounding? That track with 38 Spesh is wild…
— Hip Hop By The Numbers (@HipHopNumbers) March 11, 2022
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Benny The Butcher 10 new crack commandments better be worth it….getting a classic Biggie song & concept….and "updating" it with newer rules 25 years later gotta come
with ernomous pressure.— Derrick X (@DerrickAshimwe) March 10, 2022
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Benny The Butcher heard the ppl wanting dusty beats then went back to Alchemist and Daringer to rap his ass off on Tana Talk 4, album is nuts.
— Ahmed/I need a MILF (@big_business_) March 11, 2022
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Benny the Butcher, Alchemist, & Daringer on Tana Talk 4 pic.twitter.com/qq4wrXuuOT
— PonderThat!
(@PonderThat4) March 11, 2022
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Me listening to ANY Benny the Butcher track pic.twitter.com/GkI4WijqyC
— Thot Criminal
(@iBrukHerBack) March 10, 2022
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Yeah Benny The Butcher dropped one of the best hiphop albums this year, Tana Talk 4 has everything you want in an Hiphop Album, The production is absolutely crazy, the songwriting & lyricism were executed perfectly, and the featured acts absolutely delivered, #TanaTalk4
pic.twitter.com/RO1XJR3Z4G
— Tobi Marshall (@CoededMarshall) March 11, 2022
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Benny the butcher and Stove God Cooks on Back2x pic.twitter.com/5DIvqrh0cY
— Kai (@Kai_DPark) March 11, 2022
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Okay so i just finished Tana Talk 4 and man this is one of the hardest albums. Benny The Butcher needs his respect and flowers more than ever. He is so consistent and never disappoints. On some real Nigga shit, he’s that dude. What a great album
— Doug Lyfe (@DougLyfe) March 11, 2022
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And of course… Benny The Butcher added another fantastic album to his discography. Tana Talk 4 is crazy !! pic.twitter.com/59iWe777jI
— Mavi
(@NameIsMavi) March 11, 2022
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I hope the women who listen to Benny The Butcher, have a great day today
— Josh/2 Cold Pisces (@the786official) March 11, 2022