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My Brother's Keeper (Long Live G)

DaBaby · 2020

19 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop

A raw expression of grief and resilience, blending melodic flows with hard-hitting beats typical of Southern hip-hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Intro — The opening track sets a somber tone by directly addressing the artist's grief while establishing the emotional stakes for the entire album.
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    Find My Way — This track exemplifies DaBaby's signature blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, conveying his journey through pain towards resilience.
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    Rockstar — While not a traditional single from this album, its themes echo throughout the project, with reflections on fame intertwined with personal struggle.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The EP effectively blends personal themes with Southern hip-hop elements, showcasing DaBaby's lyrical depth.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a spoken word intro that sets a somber tone, followed by a shift into melodic rapping.
  • The EP maintains a consistent thematic focus on grief and resilience, with lyrics reflecting personal loss across multiple tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of raw emotion
  • cathartic reflections on loss
  • focused listening during commutes
  • melodic flows with impactful beats

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • want lighthearted, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2020, 'My Brother's Keeper (Long Live G)' is DaBaby's first project following the commercial success of his debut studio album, 'Baby on Baby.' This album was a response to personal tragedy, specifically the loss of his brother, which significantly influenced its emotional depth and thematic content.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Baby· Megan Thee Stallion· Moneybagg Yo

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Brother's Keeper 2:06
  • 2 8 Figures 2:58
  • 3 Shanyah 2:40
  • 4 Gucci Peacoat 2:52
  • 5 Handgun 2:34
  • 6 Bidness 3:03
  • 7 More Money More Problems 2:59

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