Cash Kidd is a name that fans of Michigan hip hop are familiar with.The Detroit Rap stalwart first gained recognition on Big Sean’s “Friday Night Cypher,” which included notable rappers like Royce Da 5’9,” Tee Grizzley, Eminem, and Kash Doll. He also delivered catchy lines like “Put a body on a ratchet, I feel like Dr. Miami.” People who are drawn to BeBe Kidd’s odd punchlines are likely familiar with him from his deep cuts like “On My Mama” and “Who Shot You.” ever since being featured on “Friday Night Cypher.” He released No Socks 3 in 2023 as a follow-up to March’s BeBe Kidd 3, an album that maintained his position at the top among a rotating group of Detroit rappers.
Although he isn’t as well-known as his contemporaries just yet, Cash Kidd has had a significant influence on the sound of the Motor City new wave. He approaches endearing samples and banging beats with a natural charisma that welcomes any novice to his crazy world. According to Cash Kidd, he was influenced by Cassidy, Soulja Boy, Drake and Nicki Minaj during the height of Young Money, and Lil Wayne during the Drought 3 era. Despite the fact that Wayne is at the top of this family tree, Cash Kidd has created his own unique style by fusing punchlines, astute metaphors, and melodic inflection in some of his lyrics. Cross-regional musicians from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Atlanta welcome his creativity, resulting in tunes that don’t feel forced. He’s enjoying himself and living the life of his dreams on No Socks 3.Throughout the 22 songs, Cash Kidd’s humor shines through and he doesn’t take himself too seriously. His style of rhyming seems to be letting loose for as long as possible, interspersing verses with short hooks that are typically titled after what he says. He can approach his go-to themes of hooking up, obtaining money, and moving in the streets with quick-witted lyrics because of this effortless style.
Cash Kidd’s catchy rhymes make tracks like the album’s lead single “Yea Freestyle” featuring NoCap, “Irreplaceable” featuring Dej Loaf, “JINX!,” “25 Hour Wait,” and “Piece of Cake Freestyle” worth listening to again. You’re not as bothered by his lack of use of standard song structures as you are by his ability to come up with these punchlines on the spot. Because of how well the camaraderie between the partners comes through, No Socks 3 solidifies the notion that Cash Kidd is “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.” His guests may play off his flow with amazing results on songs like “Irreplaceable” by Dej Loaf, “Sit & Play” by Kash Doll, “Man Up” by Bfb Da Packman, and “Unbothered” by Ralfy The Plug. He never tries to outdo his guests.
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