911 - Pivot Gang

REVIEWED: November 6, 2022

Another day, another alternative rap track. This time, it is 911 from the Chicago hip-hop collective, Pivot Gang. With the wave of releases in these past few New Music Fridays, you may not have noticed this subtle drop. I am impressed by what Pivot Gang has been putting out. One of its most notable members is Saba, and his advancement in his sound is evident on this track. I really like the instrumental on this track. It is simple yet effective. I immediately added it to my monthly playlist after the first listen. This is rare for me–usually, it takes a few listens for a song to grow on me. The song can sometimes feel stale and like the flow is not going anywhere. Usually, another member enters at this time in order to pick up the energy. I assume this is a single drop for an upcoming album from Pivot Gang, and it is doing a great job getting me excited for what is to come. The atmosphere of the track is perfect for the fall. It has a calming and comforting feel. As usual, Saba has created a catchy but laid-back hook. This track fits nicely into the group’s current discography, representing their dynamic growth since the drop of their last full-length non-collaborative album in 2019. The rollout was relatively mellow. I knew of it because I follow Saba on Instagram, otherwise, there were minimal theatrics surrounding its release. I would recommend this song to anyone who listens to Saba’s solo music and has found themselves running out of material to listen to. If this is the beginning of an upcoming album from Pivot Gang, then they have started off on the right foot. Thank you for reading this week’s review, see you next Monday!