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With beats by Nicholas Craven, SadhuGold, Lee Scott, and Jonwayne, the album is another extraordinary body of work from the talented Ukrainian wordsmith. And yet, the music industry still gives him no respect. This edition includes the physical-only bonus track “Metal Face Medley”, a Your Old Droog live performance montage honoring dearly departed rap god MF DOOM. Yodney Dangerfield features production by independent hip-hop luminaries Nicholas Craven, SadhuGold, Lee Scott, and Jonwayne. Yodney Dangerfield has been covered by outlets like Complex, Okayplayer, Stereogum, XXL, RapRadar, HotNewHipHop, and many more. Your Old Droog is one of hip-hop’s most exciting young stars. He has also collaborated with MF DOOM, Westside Gunn, Black Thought, Matisyahu, El-P, Mach-Hommy, Roc Marciano, Aesop Rock, Mac Miller, Mick Jenkins, Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown, billy woods, Styles P, and more. 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Like any effective duo, their contrasting styles dovetail seamlessly on their new EP Tha Wolf on Wall St. The entire project is an assured slice of underground rap, but the pair’s compatibility shines brightest on the title track. Fahim and Droog move back and forth like co-stars on a long-running cable drama, and Fahim’s production provides a more serene mirror reflection. 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