Get Familiar With Rising Emcees Ricky Mapes & Fatboyshaun As They Check in With Their Engaging New EP, ‘Evil Twin’

One of the more engaging things that can happen in Hip-Hop is when two artists develop such a creative chemistry that they can’t seem to stay off each other’s tracks. Hailing from New York, rising emcee Ricky Mapes carries that can of relationship with Texas rapper Fatboyshaun, as they two have evolved into to an official duo at times. Looking to further establish their prowess, they check in for the first time with their 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.