Baltimore rapper Malik Ferraud teams up with another 301 resident Phil Ade to create an appropriate DMV track titled “Traffic Jam.” Produced by Nefarious, the beat emits a cool summertime vibe filled with crisp hi hats and melodious tunes that drift your mind off into space. Production is key to any song but, I can’t emphasize enough how crucial the right beat is for any particular track. As the intro sample mentally prepares you, Malik drives right into the verse and seamlessly merges his vocals with the flow of the instruments. His light but precise voice helps to effectively narrate the scene being depicted; an artist who is keeping pace with others on the same road as him. As Malik tries to maneuver his way around, Phil Ade shows up on verse two and perfectly keeps pace. As a feature is meant to be, Phil Ade does not overtake his verse leaving Malik behind. Instead, both artists work together to create something great that fans can mentally cruise to. This puts both artists ahead of everyone else. Listen and tell me your thoughts.