Legends Return: Does the Juice Crew Still Have the Squeeze?

Released: February 6th, 2026

I only drop Day 1 when I have early access, so you know exactly what this is! When I first heard there was a RZA-produced Juice Crew album incoming, I immediately started looking forward to it. 2025 proved even more than 2024 that there’s no age limit to hip-hop, so why not get a classic crew like this back together? And who better to take over production than a legend like RZA? So, here we have Bobby Digital Presents: Juice Crew.

The Intro was a solid warmup; the beat and the scratching immediately set the mood. I don’t care what the younger generation says—scratching will always be dope. The lead single, “Open Ya Eyes,” is a fantastic start and probably my favorite track on the album. The dark beat provides the perfect backdrop for Big Daddy Kane, who sounds as smooth as ever. “Makin’ It Home” was cool—I liked the beat breakdown—but generally, it didn’t blow me away. However, I did enjoy hearing multiple MCs like Grand Daddy I.U., Kool G Rap, Craig G, and Mathematics. It’s a “crew cut,” though those happened less often than I expected for a collective album.

“Lolita” had a dope beat, and Craig G spit two great verses; it’s easily the song that put up the biggest fight for my top spot. I like “Roxanne The Truth” and hearing Roxanne Shante back on the mic, but this is one of the tracks where the classic MC flow didn’t quite blend with the modern sound. Her style just didn’t fully lock in with the beat for me. “Single Mothers” has an uplifting vibe and a message that’s hard to deny. It’s an ode from Masta Ace, Pearl Gates, and Mathematics—the kind of song we don’t get as often as we should. Finally, the album closes with “Game Ova,” featuring an unlisted surprise appearance from MC Shan. It has that old-school flow that still works perfectly.

This was shorter than I expected, but I’ll take whatever I can get from legends who don’t release music often. This is a good album and hopefully just the beginning. I’d like to see more from the Juice Crew; maybe this gets the ball rolling and serves as a warmup for something bigger!

Standout Tracks: Open Ya Eyes, Makin’ It Home, Lolita

Album Rating:👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 (7/10)