Familiar piano keys run behind Southwe$t Mook’s distinct Detroit accent on her new single “First Day In.”The anthem plinks are drawn from the beat for Meek Mill’s “Dreams & Nightmares,” and as the song unfolds it becomes clear that Mook’s story is intertwined with the piercing spirit of the instrumental. For the last five months, Mill had been battling the criminal justice system, while Mook is embarking on a journey of her own. Merging the underdog spirit of Meek’s now infamous intro with the raspy authenticity of Tee Grizzley’s “First Day Out,” Southwe$t Mook picks up the baton where they’ve left off. In just under three minutes, Mook tells her story, detailing an unimaginable life of crime, a near-death experience, and her own bouts with incarceration.
Published on April 27, 2018 by The Gatekeeper
