Blaqbonez’s fourth studio album No Excuses opens with “Everlasting Taker,” a self-affirming mission statement. “Last real n***a, I might be am/Them know the theory but me I dey practice am,” he raps. It’s a declaration of intent, setting the tone for a project that prizes authenticity and endurance over genre loyalty. Across the project, he’s vacillating between moods. “Bizzy Body” is bright and melodic, and “Despacito” channels a breezy tropical soul, while “Nati” finds him sparring with Olamide over vibey amapiano production. Then comes “Aura 4 Aura,” an effortless showcase of his rhythmic dexterity, where the MC glides over an unconventional skittering drum pattern. Elsewhere, “Just Hustlin $$$,” “Good Time,” “Mary Mary,” and “California Issues” are laid-back and soulful, while “Go Crazy” and “W for Wetego” keep the energy high with kinetic Afrobeats and amapiano textures. He’s in tune with the next generation on “Prayers Up,” linking with South African hip-hop leaders of the new school—KindlyNxsh and Brotherkupa—before the acoustic-laced “Stacks $$$” closes the album on an enlightened note. Here, Blaqbonez speaks directly to the industry—calling out politics, performative outrage, and the noise of social media, with a final reminder: “People only care if you win, no excuses.”