Richey Rich
Richey Rich Album ∙ Hip-Hop/Rap ∙ 2024 Real Boston Richey Few things seem to have changed for Real Boston Richey in the year since his Freebandz debut, Welcome to Bubba Land . The themes on Richey Rich will be gratifyingly familiar to his fanbase, a listenership that has only grown off the strength of the raspy Florida trapper’s hit single “Help Me.” Even without a feature from his ATL benefactor, that coveted Future cosign continues to elevate him on his second proper album. Then again, Richey has hardly needed anyone’s help to make a lasting impression, his gift for filtering evocative verses through his Southern drawl reliably present throughout these two dozen tracks. There’s undeniable pain in his bars on “Belt” and a certain fear and loathing surrounding “Story,” both clear examples of his abilities. He flirts with the prospect of mass appeal on “Go Richey,” but he’s far more comfortable going hard on cuts like “Cup Spill” and “No Peace.” While this is overwhe...
