Babytron Delivers a Bible of His Own on Bin Reaper 3: New Testament

When the industry’s—and all of Twitter’s—eyes fall on an artist, they must take full advantage of the attention in order to turn fifteen seconds of fame into a sustainable career. No one understands this quite like Michigan rapper Babytron. Babytron’s name, and luscious long locks, is on the tips of the tongues of hip-hop fans everywhere. Memes calling him the GOAT, dubbing him a better artist than Kendrick Lamar and Tupac, and comments declaring him an “easy top five rapper” are abundant on social media. Music enthusiasts can’t get enough of Tron, or his most recent release: Bin Reaper 3: New Testament.

Bin Reaper 3: New Testament does exactly what it needs to do. It checks each and every box of an expert Babytron record. Mentions of Wocky? Check. Shouts of “ShittyBoyz!” and “Dog $hit Militia!” Check. Crazy samples from nostalgic television shows? References to children’s programming? Check. The album scratches the itchiest of itches. Babytron name drops lean brands nearly as much as the NBA’s biggest figures. He compares himself to the likes of Luka Doncic, Luka Garza, and Ja Morant. As Twitter user thaboyjozu tweeted: “I’m convinced Babytron studies NBA hardwood classics before walking in the studio. Bro named the whole League roster on the album.” One can imagine the rapper thumbing through a list of names, looking for yet another baller whose impeccable work is comparable to his own. He even dips into the MLB on the fun and funky “Ricky Henderson.”

Babytron isn’t the only star on Bin Reaper 3. His careful curation of features allows the artists hopping onto the tracks to shine in their own right. Rico Nasty, Babyface Ray, and Cordae are just a few of the musicians who contribute to the record’s shifting sound.

Lil Yachty delivers one of his hardest verses to date on “Gimme Dat.” The maritime-titled rapper excels on the track, proving that Babytron opens doors for even the most seasoned of industry figures. The contrast between Cordade and Babytron on “Beetleborgs” is delicious. Cordae’s smooth tones and silky vocals offset Babytron’s angular voice, but falls in line with his puns and sharp humor. “'Cause I'm known to spit the fire like Charmander,” he raps, echoing Babytron’s constant word play and references.

Babytron masters each beat that he’s thrown over. Sometimes, the tracks read as though he was grasping at straws to find new production. Nonetheless, he nails it time and time again. Though the songs occasionally blend together, a tasteful flow switch from Babytron works to create strong distinctions.

Bin Reaper 3: New Testament is a textbook example for combining the silly with the serious. Babytron rarely raps a lyric without clever, tongue-in-cheek wordplay weaved into it, but he presents genuine talent. He can switch up on any beat—as seen in his admirable “Emperor of the Universe” video—and sound like he was meant for that very beat. Whether it be floaty piano keys or traditional trap sounds, Babytron’s production works. Common Babytron collaborator Helluvabeats makes frequent appearances, showcasing the sheer sonic strength of the pair. Byekyle, a Detroit-based producer, also delivers some of the finest sounds on Bin Reaper 3, particularly on “Mr. Hanky.”

In short, Babytron has done it again. It is his era. Tron’s world and we’re just living it. Give Babytron 3: New Testament a listen to ensure you’re riding the ShittyBoyz wave before it heads further out to sea.