The hip-hop-country crossover craze has officially peaked. After releases from the likes of BigXthaPlug strengthened the growing bond between the genres, mashup mad scientist DJ Khaled dips his toes into the trend with “Brother” featuring Post Malone — one of the first “hip-hop” artists to make the transition full-time — and YoungBoy Never Broke Again .

Pairing booming 808s with a classic acoustic guitar tune, “Brother” tight walks the line between the two styles as expertly as a veteran cowboy rides a horse. NBA YoungBoy is the true surprise here; the Baton Rouge rapper has been known for occasionally crooning his way through a trap banger, but his might be the most coherent we’ve heard him yet. YoungBoy always seems to bring out his best for guest appearances, and “Brother” is

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