Anthony Edwards is presently one of many NBA’s most fun skills, an unapologetic capturing guard who’s simply as entertaining in off-court interviews as he’s dynamic on the courtroom. As if that wasn’t sufficient proof he’s one in every of God’s favorites, he additionally, apparently, has impeccable music style and a future as a profitable A&R.
That’s, if his first contribution to the continued Tradition Jam challenge is something to guage by. “Injury Management,” the primary single from the Edwards-curated Legend In My Hood compilation, options the surprising mixture of Wale and Pusha T over a beat by Don Cannon and… effectively… it’s an ideal three-man weave of a observe, with Wale taking part in the finesse guard, Pusha taking part in the punishing energy ahead, Don Cannon directing site visitors like a Corridor of Fame level guard.
I say “unlikely combo” up there, however actually, it’s form of a marvel this didn’t occur sooner. Though Virginia Seashore isn’t a part of the DMV space correct, these items get lumped collectively sufficient that you just’d assume they’d have crossed paths. And whereas Wale is healthier often called extra of a backpack rapper — sorry, Ralph, you understand it’s true — whereas Pusha is hip-deep within the streets, the previous was related to a crew of avenue rappers for the higher a part of a decade, and Push is broadly thought to be one of many higher echelon examples of his subgenre, lyrically.
However hey, it’s taking place now, and it’s well-worth the wait. Test it out above.