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The Plugs I Met 2
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  • Summary: The nine-track release from the New York hip-hop artist and producer Harry Fraud features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Chinx, Fat Joe, French Montana, Rick Hyde, and Jim Jones.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. RapReviews.com
    Mar 31, 2021
    85
    The raps are solid and the production under Fraud is not polished, but more refined this time around. All in all, “The Plugs I Met 2” is another feather in Benny’s cap.
  2. HipHopDX
    Mar 22, 2021
    84
    Nitpicking on the extra grams aside, with Plugs I Met 2, Benny not only adds a well-rounded arc to his discography but also solidifies his status as an elder statesman/role model for a new generation who could genuinely use the perspective. While he’s just as guilty of glorifying his former lifestyle as any rapper, his music exemplifies the difference authenticity makes.
  3. Clash Music
    Mar 22, 2021
    80
    It’s less of a ‘Burden…’ expansion pack and more of a statement in its own right, one that underlines Benny The Butcher’s ascension as one of the most vital voices in rap today.
  4. AllMusic
    Apr 6, 2021
    80
    Plugs 2 is a typically intense, lyric-heavy offering from the skilled emcee. Combined with Fraud's nostalgic, sample-filled backing, the short set feels like a time machine to the golden age, only updated for the 2020s with crisp and impeccable production.
  5. Pitchfork
    Mar 22, 2021
    78
    Plugs 2 maintains a smirking joie de vivre—just so long as you’re on the right side of it.
  6. Beats Per Minute
    Mar 25, 2021
    78
    Benny and the rest of Griselda are a force so reliable and prolific that they should be boring by now. But The Plugs I Met 2 suggests that we’re just getting to know them.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 22, 2021
    60
    The rapper’s attention to detail is undeniable – but serving up a pile of rhymes, rather than full-bodied songs with snappy hooks, can be boring no matter how skilful you are. Even the star-name features can’t really lift this skippable sequel and its samey songs, which is a shame, given Benny the Butcher’s proven penmanship.

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  1. lapuissance
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    This is a perfect sequel in my opinion. I know people have mixed feelings about this one, but I don't know why this album hit me. I would evenThis is a perfect sequel in my opinion. I know people have mixed feelings about this one, but I don't know why this album hit me. I would even say this is my favorite Benny project. Harry Fraud outdid himself and benny gave us some incredible rapping, once again.… Expand
  2. JulianTarantino
    May 20, 2021
    8
    The sequel to TPIM 1 is not as flashy or well-written as Burden Of Proof, but Harry Fraud's production mixes well with Benny's flow. ThisThe sequel to TPIM 1 is not as flashy or well-written as Burden Of Proof, but Harry Fraud's production mixes well with Benny's flow. This album was somewhat let down by some trashy guest verses by French Montana and Fat Joe, but overall, still one of the better hip hop albums of the year.… Expand
  4. ringkichie
    Aug 31, 2021
    4
    Such a down grade from "The Plugs I Met" and "Burden of Proof". If "Pyrex Picasso" had features as good as this album, it would be easilySuch a down grade from "The Plugs I Met" and "Burden of Proof". If "Pyrex Picasso" had features as good as this album, it would be easily better. Disappointing… Expand

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