Key Glock’s Glockaveli, his first under Republic Records, takes a deeper phase in the Memphis rapper’s creative development.
The title, a pointed nod to Tupac Shakur’s Makaveli persona, reveals Glock’s reverence not only for the late icon’s influence on hip-hop but also for his political acuity and uncompromising presence. That homage extends beyond the name—Glockaveli carries a weight that’s both personal and defiant, steeped in the Southern street aesthetic Glock has long embraced.
The album remains grounded in Memphis tradition, with sinister synths, thunderous 808s, and hypnotic trap percussion forming the sonic backbone. Yet there's a clear shift in tone. Where previous records leaned heavily on bravado, Glockaveli adds a reflective edge.
Early singles like “3AM in ToKEYo” and “No Sweat” teased that duality—both tracks weaving brash declarations with quieter admissions, as if Glock were mapping his path between grief, ambition, and survival.
A body of work that reaffirmed Glock’s presence in a post-Dolph era of Memphis rap. Without relying on features or flashy hooks, he delivers raw verses with surgical precision, pairing street sermon with poetic tension. Glockaveli doesn’t just continue Key Glock’s legacy—it elevates it.
It is a project rooted in loyalty, loss, and lyrical defiance. In a genre obsessed with immediacy, Glock remains patient, focused, and increasingly self-aware. With this album, he doesn't just honor the past—he insists on shaping the future.
Glockaveli - Key Glock
Official Tracklist
- Hallelujah
2. Glockaveli
3. Blue Devil
4. Made A Way
5. Watch Da Throne
6. Badu
7. She Ready
8. No Sweat
9. The Grinch
10. Sunny Dayz
11. Papercutz
12. Kill My Vibe
13. I'm Getting It
14. Again
15. Cream Soda
16. Don Dada
17. World Is Ourz
18. 3AM in ToKEYo
