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Trapmat Savior – “Scottie Trippin’” review

Montréal, Québec, Canada emcee Trapmat Savior is back for his sophomore effort. Emerging a few years ago off his solo debut EP To Riches & Peace along with DozaTrap’s eponymous debut EP, he would later follow it up in September by releasing a few more EPs Kirby along with I Could Tell only a week apart & Still Grinding. Nicholas Craven & Mike Shabb both produced his widely received debut 1st Coming near the end of 2024, running it back with solely Craven for Scottie Trippin’ roughly a whole year & a half later.

“Last Night’s Soda” hops over a drumless loop to get things going talking about his soldier status & being built for this shit whereas “Grin” takes the boom bap route instrumentally working in some synthesizers to flex that his pockets are thicker than his girl. The lead single “Pillz” hooks up a guitar sample mixed with kicks & snares talking about grinding 24/7 leading into “Close Enough” embracing a chipmunk soul vibe so he can discuss this title run he’s been on.

We get more synths on “Bittersweet Taste” speaking of taking no Ls because he’s learned from all of his mistakes & after the “Cherry Garcia” interlude, the 2nd & final single “B!tch” featuring Mike Shabb finds the 2 teaming up over a slick beat to talk about women. Forest N/A joins Trapmat on top of some strings referencing the original “Space Jam” & boasting of the way they be stretching the bar just before “Brunch” incorporates a vibraphone admitting he doesn’t take it personal when they take a lot after him.

“Dust” rounds out 3rd with a victorious instrumental talking about going double or nothing while “Scouts” featuring Forest N/A & willjxmes brings the trio together to explain that shit gets hotter than the south in addition to it seeming like they signed for a small amount when that couldn’t be any further from the truth. “Otis” sends off the album pouring his heart out about the blood, sweat & tears he’s been put into pushing his music over some exuberant piano chords.

Still Grinding 2 was ok compared to 1st Coming & the same can be said regarding that Knockout Mafia collaborative EP with Monsi, but I was fairly confident about Scottie Trippin’ was going to be a huge improvement over both of those extended plays & that unsurprisingly happens to be the case. We get a few guest appearances unlike 1st Coming with Shabbo’s being my personal favorite of the 3 accompanying Trapmat Savior over Nicholas Craven’s sample-lenient production style for another excellent LP.

Score: 4.5/5

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Trapmat Savior – “1st Coming” review

This is the official proper full-length debut studio album from Montréal, Québec, Canada emcee Trapmat Savior. Emerging a couple years ago off his solo debut EP To Riches & Peace along with DozaTrap’s eponymous debut EP, he would later follow it up in September by releasing a couple more EPs Kirby & I Could Tell only a week apart. I however was unfamiliar with his music until a few weeks ago when it was announced that both Nicholas Craven & Mike Shabb were producing 1st Coming in it’s entirety since many probably know by now that I’ve been a fan of both those guys for a few years at this point.

“Had 2” is this drumless jazzy opener that Nicholas Craven laced flexing that he’s been a top dog for quite some time now whereas “Backpacking” hops over a bare soul sample talking about keeping it real & not backstabbing him. “30 Under 30” has more of a laidback approach assuring that he can’t be stopped from the dream he’s chasing while the classy boom bap joint “Batman” talks about everything coming naturally.

Meanwhile on “Scraping”, we have Trapmat over a vocal flip admitting he’s often been thinking of a certain individual in his life that he doesn’t speak to as he used to just before the soulful “December 26th” likening the first time he saw a brick to being magic. “Same Day” hooks up a heavenly Mike Shabb beat always making it back every time he took a risk, but then “Tags” strips the drums again to get those snakes out of his grass.

“Born 2 Win” maintains a soulfully drumless sound pushing towards the conclusion of his debut talking about being destined to catch Ws steadily while the song “Fair Game” is the official closer hops over pianos boasting that he’s ahead of everyone. The bonus track “LV” finishes the LP with a spacious backdrop & 808s brushing off a bitch being mad at him because of him never having to owe.

Not gonna beat around the bush by coming clean that I has never heard of Trapmat Savior up until 1st Coming was initially announced a couple weeks ago & if you’re in that same boat, you’re gonna want to peep it. Nicholas Craven & Mike Shabb’s production during the 27 minute listening experience clears his earlier material & the Montréal emcee levels up his pen-game significantly.

Score: 4.5/5

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