Just in time for Halloween, Offset dropped a surprise project titled “Haunted By Fame.” This 11-track album, released only two months after his third solo studio album “Kiari,” is far from a simple follow-up. The Atlanta rapper dives deep, transforming personal turbulence into confident, energized performances that showcase his versatility and focus.
A Reinvigorated Sound
Despite the ongoing chaos in his personal life, Offset sounds remarkably reinvigorated and carefree on “Haunted By Fame.” The album features standout collaborations with YoungBoy Never Broke Again and NoCap, blending menace with melody. VIBE has compiled and ranked the top 5 songs that are making this album a must-listen.
1. “YA DIGG”
This track throws down the gauntlet, standing out as one of the fiercest on the album. Backed by slick, high-energy production from London Jae, Pharoah, IRoccOnTheBeat, and Chanel, Offset delivers lines with the confidence of someone in their prime. His mix of bravado and humor, like “Bitch, I’m Tony the Tiger, great/ I don’t want nothin’ but mouth and face,” combined with a hard-hitting beat and razor-sharp flow, makes this a bold, quotable, and undeniably replayable standout.
2. “FASHION ICON”
Offset strikes a lyrical pose on “FASHION ICON,” a booming track where he casts aspersions on swagger jackers and opponents. Produced by DJ Durel and Rott, the song features lines like, “Told my brothers I struggle, look after me/ At the top of the bottom, it’s full of leech/ I look in the eyes of my enemies/ I got my first rack, I was seventeen.” This track makes it clear that Offset is not new to the hustle; he’s fully invested and true to it.
3. “NO SWEAT”
Though shorter in length, “NO SWEAT” packs a significant punch. Produced by COUPE, London Jae, and DBTZ, the track is sleek and simmering, driven by a pulsing beat and Offset’s sharp, dismissive delivery. Lines like “How the f**k you leave Jordan for Rodman?/ You a fool if you think that I’m hurt” seem aimed at his ex Cardi B amid their divorce drama. Instead of dwelling on negativity, Offset flips the narrative, projecting an image of being unbothered and laser-focused on success, demonstrating icy composure and undeniable style even amidst personal chaos.
4. “HEADHUNTER”
As the closing track of “Haunted By Fame,” “HEADHUNTER” goes for the jugular. Offset expresses his fixation on accumulated wealth and a disregard for lost love. He boasts, “Industry funny, they try to hang me like an ornament, but I got hedge money,” over a frantic, 808-driven soundscape crafted by Kaigoinkrazy and Kyuro. International shows and luxury purchases are presented as mere spoils of victory for the former Migos member.
5. “I HEARD” (Featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
Offset and YoungBoy Never Broke Again reunite on “I HEARD,” a hard-hitting track that reaffirms their potent chemistry. Produced by Mally Mall, 1parkerhill, Brigtaudio, and babymaneomg, the song features menacing 808s and sharp verses as the two rappers trade flexes and warnings. Their energy culminates in the final verse, where they deliver a synchronized rhythmic rhyme. This collaboration follows their previous successful tracks and arrives as Offset joins YoungBoy’s “Make America Slime Again” tour, solidifying their creative partnership.
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