Young Q-Dogg drops his latest project with authority on “Est 1987,” a new release that finds the veteran rapper in reflective yet defiant form. The 12-song project, which dropped last week, sees Q-Dogg mining his late-80s roots while keeping his production firmly planted in the present, with trap-influenced hi-hats and synths that wouldn’t sound out of place on an early 2000s record. His delivery is slick and measured as he talks about a variety of subjects, with particularly memorable bars about loyalty, survival, and staying authentic in an industry full of facades. “Est 1987” serves as both a timestamp of Q-Dogg’s origin story and a statement of longevity, reminding listeners that while trends come and go, veteran artistry endures. Check it out here: