The Bean Kicked In by Zack Fox: A Trap-Cloud Cocktail That Hits Different
Alright, so picture this: you’re scrolling through your streaming app, half-heartedly looking for something fresh but not too try-hard. Then bam—The Bean Kicked In pops up like an uninvited yet oddly welcome guest at a house party. Released in 2019 by Zack Fox (yeah, the same dude who’s part comedian, part rapper, all-around vibe curator), this album feels like that one friend who shows up late but still steals the show.
First off, let’s talk genres and styles because labels matter… kinda. It’s hip-hop/rap with heavy leans into trap and cloud rap. If you’ve ever wondered what it’d sound like if Future and Playboi Carti had a chill younger cousin who didn’t take themselves too seriously, here’s your answer. Produced under Zack Fox, LLC—a label name that screams “I’m doing me”—this project is raw, quirky, and dripping with personality.
Now, onto the tracks. You can’t review The Bean Kicked In without shouting out the title track itself: "The Bean Kicked In." This song hits like caffeine on an empty stomach—jittery, unpredictable, and somehow addictive. The beat? Super minimalistic, almost lazy, but in that way where you know it’s intentional. And Zack’s flow? Dude isn’t trying to flex bars or anything; he’s just vibing, letting his words spill out like he’s telling inside jokes only he gets. By the time the hook loops around again, you realize you’ve been nodding along like a bobblehead doll stuck in traffic.
Then there’s another standout—let’s call it “Track X” since I don’t have the full list—but seriously, every cut has its own weird charm. One moment you’re zoning out to some hazy synths, and the next Zack drops a line so random it makes you rewind just to make sure you heard him right. Like, did he really say THAT about beans? Yep, yep he did.
What sticks with me most about this album isn’t even the music itself—it’s the attitude. Zack Fox doesn’t care if you think he’s legit or not. He’s over here cooking up beats and rhymes like he’s making mixtapes for his homies, not chasing clout. There’s zero pretense, which is rare these days. Honestly, listening to this feels like hanging out with someone who’s equal parts hilarious and mysterious—you never quite know what they’re gonna do next.
So yeah, The Bean Kicked In. Not perfect, not groundbreaking, but damn if it ain’t memorable. It’s the kind of project that reminds you music doesn’t always need to be serious to hit hard. Somewhere between the goofy ad-libs and floaty production, you find yourself smiling despite yourself. Oh, and fun fact: after finishing the album, I Googled “bean recipes” for no reason whatsoever. Coincidence? Probably not.
