Released: 2024
“Back To Back” by Nardo Wick is a collaboration with Future and Southside where they delve into a lifestyle marked by quick success, lavish living, and the dangerous underbelly of street life. The recurring theme of “back to back” serves as a symbol of relentless hustle and unflinching loyalty, juxtaposed with a near constant state of vigilance and the potential for violence.
“Real niggas in my circle, you can’t fit.” This line sets the tone. Nardo Wick is selective when it comes to his companions, choosing only authentic individuals who share his values and lifestyle.
When he raps, “Gang-gang, back to back to back. Shooters trailin’ me, back to back to back.” It paints a vivid image of his entourage – a tight-knit unit moving in synchronicity, always prepared to protect one another.
Future steps in with a blend of braggadocio and realism. His lines, “I just put ten mill’ in the pen, it made me feel better. Shooter passin’ out these bowls, I’m cold with the blammer.” speak to his wealth contrasted by his readiness for conflict. He’s not just a successful artist; he’s a product of his environment, unafraid to resort to violence if necessary.
The line “I’m a rapper, but better, if I go, I go federal.” underscores Future’s commitment to his craft but takes it further. If he falls, it won’t be for some minor misstep; it will be something drastic, a testament to his lifestyle’s risks and rewards.
Southside echoes this grim reality with lines like, “Ain’t gon’ be no nigga who dissin’ you, I’m spinnin’ back to back. Any nigga say he want a issue, I’m goin’ rat-a-tat.” Here, he’s basically saying that if anyone dares to disrespect him or his crew, retribution will be swift and lethal.
One of the closing lines, “Murderers on murderers do murders, my natural habitat.” is a stark reminder of the world these artists inhabit. Despite their success, they originate from places where violence is never far away – a harsh truth embedded in their music and lifestyle.
Overall, “Back To Back” is a showcase of self-made success, unyielding solidarity, and the gritty struggles of street life – a powerful testament to resilience and ambition from Nardo Wick, Future, and Southside.
