"Project Walls" is a song by American rapper

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, released on July 7, 2023 as the second single from his third studio album ''

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'' (2023). It features American rapper

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. It was produced by

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, Decster and Way9.

Background

In an interview ''Million Dollaz Worth of Game'', Lil Tjay stated one feature on ''222'', in particular, was special. He later told ''

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'' he was referring to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's feature on "Project Walls".

Composition

The song contains piano keys and "bass bombs" in production, with elements of trap and

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. The artists perform in melodic vocals with use of

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, while lyrically reflecting on growing up in poverty.

Critical reception

Alexander Cole of ''

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'' wrote "Moreover, NBA YoungBoy offers a nice touch to the song. His part matches Tjay's in terms of both energy and flow. However, it is still nice to have another voice join the mix of the track. Ultimately, Tjay is doing a formidable job of building hype for this album." Chris DeVille of ''

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'' called it "sing-songy and warm".

Charts

References

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