When I first saw that Chip Tha Ripper had a new track out called “25 Wives” I braced myself for a hilarious parody. Nope, sounds like the man’s actually completely fucking serious, he really does think having 25 wives would be a good look. I’m going to go ahead and assume Chip doesn’t even have one wife, because if he did, he’d know that unless you’re literally a Middle Eastern sheik with a harem, that many wives is a terrible, terrible idea.

But what the man lacks in marital advice he makes up for in dopeness. Producer Boi-1da’s primarily known for his bangers and epic radio joints, but here he gets smooth and soulful with one of the better instrumentals I’ve heard in a minute. It’s a beat style that compliments Chip’s laid back flow perfectly, and while I’m pretty sure Wale’s verse wasn’t intended for this track (he doesn’t mention wives at all), the Maybach Music representer works here.

No word yet on a release date for Chip’s upcoming “Tell Yo Friends” album, but keep it locked for his next two singles, “Taking a Bath With a Toaster” and “Eating Asbestos”.

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Download: Chip Tha Ripper – 25 Wives (feat. Wale)