It’s been six years since Benny The Butcher and 38 Spesh linked up for the fan-favorite “Stabbed & Shot.” On October 18 that all changes, as Benny and Spesh announced the long-awaited collaborative sequel, “Stabbed & Shot 2.” Much has changed in the interim, including their respective statures, as they have both grown, elevated and evolved.

Benny and Spesh realize that their long-awaited collaborative sequel includes much higher stakes and baked-in expectations. But, they thrive under that pressure, as “Stabbed & Shot 2” is the rare sequel that surpasses its predecessor; when you turn on the bright kitchen lights, Benny and Spesh are always going to cook up and deliver.

Dubbing themselves as the best tandem to go back and forth since Jadakiss and Styles P, “Stabbed & Shot 2” is a master class in plug talk, survival tactics, and everything you want from a Benny and Spesh drop. The chemistry is even more elevated, their distinct styles blend seamlessly, and they effortlessly deliver more of the barred-out, street narratives and vivid storytelling that has defined their careers. Stabbed & Shot 2 is a testament to their growth, and resilience as artists and entrepreneurs.

As the icon Busta Rhymes states on the project’s lead single “Jesus Arms,” after hearing “Stabbed & Shot 2,” “you better start rethinking your top 5.”

“’Stabbed & Shot 2′ is a sound that can only come from experienced street hustlers. There is some glorification because we’re proud of where we come from and it made us who we are; but this is pure intellectual street dialect mixed with hindsight,” Benny The Butcher stresses. “You know what you’re getting when Spesh and I go back and forth. You gotta talk to Nas & AZ, Kiss & Styles to even compare to us.”

The project features guest appearances and production from Busta Rhymes, Dave East, Ransom, Harry Fraud, Daringer, ElCamino, OT The Real, Bink, V Don, Klass Murda and StreetRunner.