Recently, Bruiser Wolf, a singular figure in Detroit’s underground rap scene, joined forces with producer Conductor Williams—widely recognized for his work with Griselda and Drake—to release a track titled “Ain’t Got Time.” This wasn’t a standalone release. The duo have crafted an entire album together. The project bears the title The Dealer Wins—you get the gist—and it is scheduled to arrive within days. Today, they present a fresh single named “The Score,” featuring the Detroit underground veteran and battle-rap legend Marv Won.
I don’t usually write about this, but I follow battle rap closely. I even subscribe to the URL service and all that. (There are stretches when I might go months without watching any bouts, yet the latest Illmac/Tay Roc clash justifies the price of admission on its own.) In that scene, Marv Won is a fixture—a genial elder statesman type who can still unleash a decisive beatdown when the moment aligns. Unlike many battlers, Marv actually crafts records that are worth hearing. On “The Score,” he and Bruiser Wolf project personality in abundance. They feel like a natural pairing. Check it out below.
Marv Won has spent a long time in the battlegrounds. Enjoy the famous deleted 8 Mile scene of Marv taking on Eminem.
TRACKLIST:
01 “Pay Day”
02 “Ain’t Got Time”
03 “The Score” (feat. Marv Won)
04 “Dig Some Jive”
05 “Transportation”
06 “In Danger”
07 “State Property”
08 “New Game, Same Rules”
09 “For You” (feat. Tariq Reyhan)
10 “The Story Of Devaul Neal”
The Dealer Wins is out 11/11 on Station/Bruiser House.
