Bulletproof

If it’s true that Young Dolph survived a 100-shot ambush on his vehicle, then these street tales certainly would back up the claim that he’s bulletproof. Throughout the album, the Memphis rapper unfolds mo’-money, mo’-problems stories in excruciating detail, gradually building the energy on “100 Shots” and “I’m Everything You Wanna Be" from cool composure to a man possessed. But just as noteworthy here is the minimalist production: the thumping, low-slung bass; spare, haunting synths; and cracking hi-hats and snares leave all sorts of room for Dolph to crush his bars with brooding intensity.