A Soulful Shift: Why Statik Selektah and Coyote are an Unstoppable Match

Released April 3rd 2026

People know I’m a huge Coyote fan. I’ve been waiting on Machetes & Micheladas for months, ever since I heard they were working with Statik Selektah. As the singles rolled out leading up to the release, I actually had to check out because I didn’t want to hear too much of the album before it dropped. Now that it’s been out for almost two weeks, I’ve had enough time to digest it and I’m ready to talk about it!

If you know Coyote, you’ll understand when I say that, sonically, this is a slight departure from their recent work. Statik Selektah handles the production entirely, bringing a unique vibe that I think most fans will enjoy—though a few might prefer their previous sound. This is a more soulful and, at times, somber album. It really gives Ladies Love Guapo and Ricky Blanco the space to spread their wings and get even more personal than usual. They cover everything from fatherhood on “Letter To My Son” and romance on “She Loves Me She Loves Me Not,” to breaking down life lessons on “Church.” The project is further elevated by heavy-hitting features like B-Real, Curren$y, Conway, Berner, and Daylyt.

Machetes & Micheladas starts off HOT. “Give Me A Hell Yeah!”, “No Rest For The Wicked,” and “Whippin Cream” deliver three bangers in a row before the pace chills out. From “Blasphemy” through “Letter To My Son,” the tempo slows down, but the quality remains top-tier. I love “Cali Dreaming,” but “What’s Peace” is a track that needs a special mention; Coyote never holds their tongue, and here they tackle politics and the state of the world alongside R.A. The Rugged Man and Locksmith.

On “Kid Named Johnny,” Ladies Love Guapo delivers a vivid, descriptive story—it’s always cool to get a solo track from one of the brothers. “Church” is another favorite, acting as a manual for the commandments they live by. The closer, “Huff & Puff,” is dark and creeping, and if I’m not mistaken, we even get a bit of JuJu Flaco on there. Ricky Blanco finishes strong with the bars: “I’m dipped in Louis just in case they get a side eye, got this shit down to a science—Bill Nye the fly guy.”

These guys put together immaculate albums. I’m already hoping for a LOST TAPES edition, but if not, the ‘Yotes gave me exactly what I need to hold me over until the next project. This collaboration with Statik Selektah not only “goes crazy,” but will hopefully boost these brothers further into the spotlight. Once their wave truly catches, it’ll be unstoppable.

Album Rating: 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 (9.5/10)

Standout Tracks: Give Me A Hell Yeah!, No Rest For The Wicked, Whippin’ Cream, Cali Dreaming, What’s Peace & Church