Magic City Mafia Breaks Down the Streets in “Asesino”

Magic City Mafia, the dynamic rap duo of Mason Quest (MCM Malice) and Takoda Guzman, takes listeners deep into the underworld of Billings, Montana, with their latest single “Asesino.” The track pulls no punches in its portrayal of life on the South Side, blending violent imagery with raw, street-smart lyricism. For Quest and Guzman, the streets have been both a crucible for survival and a wellspring for their musical inspiration.

Born and raised in the rougher parts of Billings, both artists were no strangers to hardship. Quest’s formative years were shaped by his involvement in street gangs, witnessing both the loss of friends to violence and the destructive grip of addiction on his family. Guzman, raised in an adoptive family, found his sense of identity in the roughest corners of town, eventually honing his freestyle skills in local parking lots. Together, their shared experiences create a chemistry that fuels the hard-edged, no-holds-barred energy of “Asesino.”

The song’s lyrics dive into everything from street battles to betrayals and backstabbing. “I’ll get you hit, 32 up in the blicky,” and “If you try to up iron, I’ll leave your a** in a ditch” are just a few of the unfiltered, brutal lines that lay bare the consequences of street life. It’s a raw snapshot of a world where loyalty is currency and survival means doing whatever it takes. Influenced by the hard-hitting sounds of Suicideboys and the classic legacy of 2Pac and N.W.A., the duo brings their own take on modern gangsta rap with aggressive beats and a relentless flow.

But behind the tough talk and violent imagery, there’s also an underlying hope. Both Mason and Takoda dream of greater things: success, escape, and a future beyond the streets of Billings. Whether or not they achieve that dream, “Asesino” serves as a testament to their struggle and determination—a declaration that, despite the odds, they refuse to be defined by the darkness that shaped them.