Magic City Mafia, the rap duo consisting of Mason Quest (MCM Malice) and Takoda Guzman, delivers a potent and unapologetic message with their latest single, “Asesino.” Hailing from Billings, Montana, a city not often associated with the mainstream rap scene, the duo crafts a stark portrait of life on the streets. Drawing from their personal experiences in the unforgiving environments of gang culture, addiction, and violence, “Asesino” is both a product of their upbringing and a declaration of their resilience.
The track hits hard right from the start. Lines like “Lil b*tch, I heard you a snitch, pack up your body and move it to a ditch” reflect a street mentality where trust is scarce and survival is paramount. For Mason and Takoda, rap has always been an outlet to express the realities they’ve lived through, and “Asesino” is a raw testament to that. Mason’s background in the 7-letter Parkway gang, combined with Takoda’s search for belonging in a world that seemed indifferent, is woven into every verse, making the song feel deeply personal yet universally relatable.
The sound of “Asesino” is a fusion of trap beats and hard-hitting gangsta rap, with a nod to the influences that shaped the duo’s style: N.W.A., 2Pac, and Suicideboys. The lyrics are unapologetically brash and gritty, detailing street life’s highs and lows—betrayal, violence, and the unrelenting hustle to survive. But beyond the aggression, there’s a sense of ambition. For Mason, rap is his ticket to a better life, a dream of a house on the hills of Los Angeles, far from the struggles of Billings. For Takoda, it’s about rising above a past marked by loneliness and struggle.
“Asesino” is a hard-hitting anthem that unapologetically showcases the unfiltered realities of the duo’s world, with the promise of greater things to come as they continue to push forward in their musical careers.
