Moments like these reinforce HavinMotion as a hustler first, rapper second, a potent creative force in artists from Gucci Mane to Veeze. A shark will die if it stops moving, and HavinMotion’s breathless energy and dedication to the grind are similarly connected to his very heartbeat. Any trace of stasis is excised from MOTION; two songs on the project, the lovesick “I Just Want You Pt. 2” and plugg-plush and deeply menacing “Missing Body Pt. 2,” are sequels to fan favorites and worthy successors that keep their respective momentums alive. Across MOTION, he flexes an immaculate ear for a wide selection of beats: “One Man Band” is Michael Myers-level murder music while “Carjacking” has synths that glide dreamily across the track, like headlights speeding effortlessly across lanes on a highway.
One of the benefits of having other rappers feature on your tape is the shift in momentum that their verses can provide. MOTION doesn’t contain guest features, but HavinMotion doesn’t need help to keep his songs engaging. With a raw, instantly captivating presence, he lets his bars spill over each other, blurring words into a slurry of crime, drugs, and pure grind. Even if you don’t get the literal meaning, it’s a cocktail that will keep you hooked.