Burden of Proof

by Benny the Butcher

Burden of Proof cover art

On 'Burden of Proof,' Benny the Butcher's vivid narratives of street life and ascension in the rap game are set against the polished, soul-sample-based production of Hit-Boy. This collaboration marked a sonic departure from the typically rawer sound of Griselda, blending Benny's hard-hitting lyricism with a more refined, luxurious sonic palette reminiscent of early 2000s Roc-A-Fella records. The album's themes focus on authenticity, legacy, and the transition from hustler to established artist, reflecting on past struggles while embracing new successes.

Genres

  • Gangsta Rap
  • Hardcore Hip Hop
  • Mafioso Rap

Tracklist

  1. Burden Of Proof
  2. Where Would I Go (feat. Rick Ross)
  3. Sly Green
  4. One Way Flight (feat. Freddie Gibbs)
  5. Famous
  6. Timeless (feat. Lil Wayne & Big Sean)
  7. New Streets
  8. Over The Limit (feat. DOM KENNEDY)
  9. Trade It All
  10. Thank God I Made It (feat. Queen Naija)
  11. War Paint (feat. Westside Gunn & Conway the Machine)
  12. Legend