Trust the Sopranos

Released in May 2021, Trust the Sopranos serves as a high-profile compilation and showcase for Benny the Butcher’s Black Soprano Family (BSF) imprint. While Benny is the central figure, the album functions as a collaborative effort that bridges the gap between the underground Griselda sound and a slightly more polished, commercial-leaning production style. The project was heavily promoted alongside a soundtrack for a film of the same name, further leaning into the mafia-noir tropes that Benny has cultivated throughout his career. Sonically, it maintains the dusty, sample-heavy foundation of Buffalo hip-hop but incorporates cleaner mixes and more varied rhythmic structures than his earlier, more lo-fi work like Tana Talk 3. It received positive marks from critics for its consistency and the chemistry between the BSF roster, solidifying Benny's role as a label head and curator within the modern rap landscape.