Concrete Boys | |
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| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Port Arthur, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Concrete Rekordz |
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Concrete Boys is an American hip hop collective founded by rapper Lil Yachty in 2020. The group comprises Lil Yachty, Draft Day, Camo!, and Dc2Trill, with Karrahbooo formerly part of the lineup. [1]
Concrete Boys formed when Lil Yachty expanded beyond his solo work to create a group under his newly launched imprint, Concrete Rekordz. The collective’s initial members were recruited for their distinct vocal styles: Draft Day, the first signee, connected with Yachty after relocating to Atlanta; Dc2Trill joined for his smooth and melodic delivery from Port Arthur, Texas; Camo! was brought in for his punchline-driven wit and performance energy; and Karrahbooo rounded out the lineup with a confident, deadpan flow. [1] Early in their development, the group generated buzz through visual branding—coordinated fashion, color-themed photoshoots, and vibrant imagery—that echoed classic 1990s rap collectives. [2] Their first taste of public attention came from a viral appearance on the “On the Radar” radio freestyle segment and the release of the festive single “MO JAMS” featuring most of the group members, which helped establish their chemistry and presence as a collective. [1]
On April 5, 2024, Concrete Boys released It’s Us Vol. 1 , their 16-track debut compilation, running approximately 47 minutes. The project offered a mix of posse cuts and solo showcases that blended each member's strengths: Draft Day's raspy delivery and aggression, Camo!'s witty punchlines, Dc2Trill's smooth, atmospheric flow, Karrahbooo’s monotone yet compelling cadence, and Lil Yachty’s role as the cohesive anchor. [3] [4] The production featured minimalist, beat-driven instrumentals, occasional jazz and boom-bap touches, and laid-back grooves that created an overall easy-listening atmosphere.
Pitchfork gave the album 6.1/10, commenting that the group "present[s] themselves as a modern-day version of the kind of rap crews who would have had a spread in a mid-’90s issue of *The Source*," but critiqued the record for having more style than substance and for feeling “mostly on autopilot.” [4] HotNewHipHop described the album as a “mixed bag”: they praised standout energy in tracks like “Dialed In” and the strong dynamic between Camo! and Draft Day, but noted that the album’s pacing and some low-energy openers held it back. [3] Stevenson Villager celebrated the variety and chemistry among members, particularly highlighting the vocal complementarity and breezy energy, while acknowledging that the album offered more light-hearted fun than deep artistic innovation. [5] Audience feedback on AlbumOfTheYear echoed these views, calling the project a "feel-good album" that succeeds in showcasing group chemistry even if it isn’t striving for depth. [6]
Concrete Boys blend minimalist beat constructions, punchline-driven lyrics, and nostalgic visual motifs that recall 1990s rap collectives. The sonic palette leans toward easy listening with occasional jazz or boom-bap inflections, interplay of melodic cadences, and collaborative energy across tracks.
Karrahbooo’s departure in mid-2024 was publicly noted when she was removed from the group's social media bios. Coverage at the time (e.g., on HotNewHipHop) reported that Lil Yachty confirmed she was no longer in the group and emphasized that the split was amicable. [1]