It’s also very fitting that Jeezy decided to take the role of a Pastor. Every release building up to Church In These Streets helped to exhibit how well Jeezy is adapting, from the producers he worked with, to how lively he sounds, in a way it solidifies his resistance to lose his veteran position. ![]() Even though change is good, the singles prove that old tricks are equally as effective when done right. The singles, “ Gold Bottles” and “ Hustlaz Holiday,” find Jeezy bringing it back to the winning formula, preaching to the club and not the church. While Jeezy’s style is practically unchanged, it’s the new perspective plus the exquisite production that is making these records glow. It doesn’t quite bang like “God” but it gives a little more insight into how the album balances with one foot on the block and the other in the pulpit. “Pastor Young’s Letter” was followed up by " Church In These Streets," where the Pastor returns with Zaytoven to spread the good word. ![]() This is the grown up Jeezy, showing maturity in his approach to motivate and empower. He tackles everything from his perspective on the hustler to the issues plaguing the incarcerated once freed. ![]() It’s an open letter in the form of a sermon that speaks passionately about the perception of the hood and the people that inhabit lower income areas. What really showed his direction was the next release, " Pastor Young's Letter." Over a very elegant piano by hip-hop’s Beethoven, instead of rapping, Jeezy preaches.
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