Baby T’s “40” is made with both heart and ambition.

“Powerful themes, strong messages; this album has it all.”

This album is a strong journey, whether lyrically or sonically. It moves through pride, struggle, acceptance, vulnerability, and love. You can hear the artist’s ambition to tell a story and carry emotional weight. The album opens with Legacy (Prelude), and it sure is a powerful opener. With the production consisting of electronic synth layers and dramatic flair, it's the perfect opener. It almost feels like the announcement of something big coming in. The lyrics are prideful; the artist is thinking ahead about legacy, about what they’ll leave behind.

“It’s an album that takes you on a journey.”

The next track is “Things About to Change.” This one rides high on its motivational energy. The message is about difference, individuality, wanting to impact the world, and the industry. The confidence in the lyrics is infectious. This could be a song one can listen to when they need a boost. Fruit Vendor's presence adds flavor.

The next one is “Through the Fire.” Here, the album dips into vulnerability. The singer opens up about personal struggles. It has emotional weight. Rap delivery works especially well when combining grit and honesty; this track does that. It reminds you that the artist isn’t always celebrating. The beat allows space for the lyrics to breathe. It’s one of the emotional cores of the album. Next, we listen to “Dem Ones.” After Through the Fire, Dem Ones brings back the energy. Danceable production, strong rhythm, and something to move to. Zenyth’s contribution is essential as it contrasts the energy in a beautiful way. You can groove, but it still feels like it’s connected to the album’s larger themes.

As we come to the next track, “Greed,” we see that it’s one of the more subtle tracks. It doesn’t hit with loud drums or high energy, but its beauty lies in restraint. It has the softness that is so hard to pull off in an album like this that comes off strong. The lyrics are low-key but meaningful. It talks about desires, what we want, what we chase, and what that chase costs. The next track is “Bless Up.” This returns to bigger themes like love and world problems. With Zenyth again, there’s harmony in helping to carry those messages. You feel this is one of the philosophical peaks of the album. This track is honest and carries a powerful message. As we come to the next track, “Old Soul,” there’s a shift in pace. It's slower, more reflective, and more comfortable. The guitar rhythms underneath give it a nostalgic '90s vibe. It's the perfect song to listen to on a drive.

The track “Sketch Pad” again brings back vulnerability. This is perhaps the most personal track. The artist opens up about their story, the obstacles, successes, and whatever their journey has been. This track helps humanize the artist. As we come to the next track, “What It Is,” it feels like a philosophical turning point. An acceptance of life’s unfairness, things beyond control, and the struggle to maintain peace with those. The idea that you can accept what is doesn’t mean giving up. The track holds a powerful message. The next track is “Hip-Hop Prayer.” The rhythm is slower, but the vocals come in with energy. It’s about the hustle, the faith, the work, and possibly the sacrifice. It connects the personal to the collective. "Be There” is the last track. The album ends not with fireworks, but with questions, vulnerability, and relational intimacy. Asking if you’ll “be there” for a lover, for yourself, or for someone who needs you. It softens the journey after legacy, change, struggle, acceptance, and love. The vulnerability here is powerful. The album starts with pride but ends with vulnerability.