Los Angeles producer Python P, better known as Big Bucko, has officially delivered his first producer album, Born — and it’s nothing short of a lyrical masterclass. With heavyweight features from SiR, Ab-Soul, Mick Jenkins, ICECOLDBISHOP, Daylyt, Airplane James, Sham1016, Bale, 2Eleven, Bart Oatmeal, and more, this project showcases the kind of sonic craftsmanship that bridges underground grit with upper-tier artistry.
🧠 The Sound of Birth — A Producer Statement
From the jump, Born feels alive. Every drum hit, bass drop, and sample selection speaks to Bucko’s understanding of texture — creating an environment where bars breathe, stories unfold, and energy remains consistent but unpredictable.
Python P doesn’t just curate; he conducts. Each track feels like it was built to challenge and celebrate lyricists simultaneously. The production is versatile — soulful one moment, sinister the next — but always balanced.
✍️ The Bars That Make You Rewind
One of the project’s brightest moments comes on “Salt Lab,” where Mick Jenkins flexes elite-level penmanship with lines that remind everyone why he’s one of the most cerebral writers in rap:
“Niggas been ill-advised / Need a Still I Rise / Attitude if you in this game / Haters get energized off of anything…”
From metaphors about digital addiction (“DMs are Willie Lynched”) to rhythmic acrobatics and social commentary, Jenkins glides over Bucko’s production like it was tailor-made for him — because it probably was.
🕊️ Soul & Substance
Ab-Soul’s appearance on “Lorda Mercy” is another highlight, filled with layered double entendres and fearless self-awareness:
“Crop long, but I never turn down no fades.”
“ARs full of Sleepy Hollow’s — stay woke.”
It’s the kind of bar work that rewards deep listeners — poetic, coded, but still raw.
Airplane James once again proves he can’t miss. His delivery on “What You Thought” is slick and effortless — blending street wisdom and West Coast charisma into a verse that feels both relatable and regal.
And then there’s Bart Oatmeal, who steps up with his trademark calm but calculated flow on “Kings Men”:
“Too much salt, y’all be punchin in / sittin on bowls, watch the wheels spin…
Ball point, point god, nigga I’m Jason Kidd.”
It’s witty, layered, and smooth — exactly the type of verse that makes replay value eternal.
🎧 The Perfect Ending
The project closes with SiR on “Fck Wit Me”* — delivering a dose of smooth, street-laced wisdom. His presence ties the project together, balancing hard bars with melodic introspection — the mark of true L.A. artistry.
🌍 Final Thoughts
Born is more than a compilation — it’s a declaration.
Python P aka Big Bucko proves that he’s not just another producer; he’s a curator of moments. The chemistry across this project feels intentional, like each artist was chosen to represent a different shade of what it means to be born into this culture, this city, and this sound.
This is hip-hop grown from the soil — gritty, thoughtful, and alive.
🔗 Listen to Born wherever you stream music.
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