Wacko Genius

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Album Review for Monica by Jack Harlow One thing about Jack is that you can tell he has no intention of selling out and going full pop/country to end up at the CMA awards. This project leans more into a R&B/soul type sound. Yeah, R&B… you read that right. While it’s not his main sound, it’s something you could see him leaning more into, especially based on how “Jackman” was more personable than anything. Now was it actual R&B?? Well that’s debatable depending on your definition on the genre. Can he actually hold a note? No. Is he able to really incorporate all elements of Neo-Soul. Absolutely not. It is a nice effort but the album feels empty in a sense. Lyrically, the album feels like it’s missing something. There’s a lack of catchy melodies or hooks, the album has no sense of direction because mostly everything sounds kind of the same. Yes the lyrics are different, but everything just feels like the same song in a different font. I will say, I do appreciate the instrumentals on the project. The keys are solid, the beats are clean and provide a level of comfort that most can’t provide. This album’s biggest problem comes with that expectation of fluidity from a production standpoint just for everything to almost sound exactly the same. You got your brass, and simple drums with guitar mixed in but it becomes an issue when the production is the best part of EVERY song. Overall, it’s easy on the ears and it’s not as bad as one would expect it to be, but at the same time for this to be his best work, it’s massively disappointing. Especially when you consider him taking his craft from black artists (and some other white ones) who have done this sound and done it better. Final Score: 3.5/10

MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt joke that their album 'POMPEII // UTILITY' might divide fans, especially with Surf Gang involved: M: “When we first posted the Pompeii // Utility sh*t, I feel like n****s were like ‘Yo, bro.’ Like they had a spiritual awakening. Then they saw the Surf Gang sh*t, and half the fanbase was like, ‘Aight. We out.’” E: “The ​“real hip-hop” fans are about to be off. To some people, this might be the weakest sh*t we’ve ever dropped." (via The Face)

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One is going to tell you a relatable story like story of a nervous teenager and the first time he had sex, loosing his virginity or about a man who lived a troubled street life, died young, and left a message for his daughter so she would understand who he was, the struggles he faced, and the better future he hoped for her. While the other one will tell you a story of a wealthy man who refuses to give a dollar to a homeless stranger, only to later realize the man was God testing his humility and compassion. Or the story of how his father once served a robber who later became his label boss, showing how one small act of kindness prevented a robbery that could have erased his entire existence. Boths are amazing story telling rappers. Cole just edges it for me because of his relatability and simplicity.

The Game took to Instagram to give his official review of Baby Keem's Ca$ino album: Okay, let me un-pack my thoughts... So, 1st off lemme say that there wasn’t one beat on this album I didn’t love or wouldn’t have picked for myself. Beat selection can be the downfall for a lot of artists n history will show you that time & time again. Also, story telling over mid to uptempo beats is not for the weak. It’s a skill that not many can pull off. Biggie & PAC were masters at this. I to appreciate getting the Dot features here while awaiting what’s next from the “Boogeyman”. Always a good thing to have a cousin like Kendrick Lamar to lean on when needed. Like I said earlier in my review.. this is the 1st time I’ve really listened to Keem this much in one day while locking in & meticulously dissecting his style, beats, flows, delivery & over ability. And after getting 3 full listens, I can say that even listening from “The Hater” pov I review albums in on 2nd listens.. I still appreciated this project. The features were in all the right places for the most part.. the hip hop fan in me just wanted Em on one song as I explained above & definitely tripling down on wishing a visual is shot for “Dramatic Girl” featuring Skateboard P & Tyler The Creator. I’m glad that he kept the album to 11 tracks. I don’t think I would’ve liked it as much if there was anything more than 12 on this project. But.. I will say, overall I appreciated this album just as much as I did The Fall-Off & I’m not comparing the 2 at all. Two diff artist both super talented in their own way. There’s not much quality out here today in our genre so it’s always a gift when someone who cares about the craft delivers. I give this album a 6.5/10 which is just .5 away from what I gave the Cole album. If my ratings confuse or feel unjust.. please understand that I rate albums with Reasonable Doubt, The Chronic, Get Rich or Die Trying, Good Kid MAAD City, Illmatic, Doggystyle, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, The Marshall Mathers LP & Take Care being the ceiling. And hey, I’m only one man with one opinion. You can say your peace in the comments below as your opinion is what it is as well. I still gotta give Don Tolliver a good few spins as well as “Spiral Staircases” & review them but besides that... See yall when ICEMAN drops, unless somebody else drops sumn highly anticipated before then. – The Game