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4/14/25

Awich & A$AP Ferg Cut Up On Ruthless “Butcher Shop” Produced By RZA

Awich and A$AP Ferg team up for a no-nonsense lyrical onslaught with “Butcher Shop,” the first single from Awich’s upcoming project co-produced with RZA. The track lives up to its name—razor-sharp bars, bloodstained metaphors, and a cold, cutting beat straight from the Wu-Tang legend himself. Awich, a veteran in Japan’s hip-hop scene, showcases her sharpened craft here with unapologetic precision. Having spent time in Atlanta absorbing the roots of American rap before returning to Tokyo, she blends global influences with commanding poise. This record is proof of her evolution: multilingual, multi-dimensional, and militant. Ferg slides in effortlessly with his trademark intensity, matching Awich’s grit bar for bar. There’s no fluff here—just fire verses and a surgical instrumental that sets the tone for the rest of the album. If “Butcher Shop” is any indication, Awich’s next chapter will be as bold as it is brutal.