Ricky Mapes & Fatboyshaun Link Up For Their Nostalgic New EP, ‘Evil Twin’

Over the last two decades, the internet has completely changed the course of how Hip-Hop is made, consumed and everything in between. One of the ways that has fully evolved the genre is the fact that people from different areas can now connect and start collaborating all from the comfort of their home. Hailing from New York, this is exactly how rising rapper Ricky Mapes connected with Texas emcee Fatboyshaun, quickly establishing a friendship and intriguing sense of chemistry on wax. Looking to further explore that chemistry, they link back up for their reflective new EP, Evil Twin.

Coming in at 7-tracks, Evil Twin is a brisk 15-minute listen that finds Shaun and Ricky taking turns going back and forth to see who can sound more sinister. Utilizing nostalgic energy, smokey melodies and dusty drums, the duo provided silky smooth verses over the project, culminating in standout tracks like, “$5 Advil.” Produced by Micro, this record finds Shaun and Ricky getting a bit more charismatic, as they feed off each other’s energies to bounce off one another over the classic production, evoking memories of 90s New York rap with a modern twist.

In all, Evil Twin is a smooth listen that’s worth your 15-minutes. Take a listen below and get familiar with the rising duo.