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Gunna Wunna Dropped for the Summa

I'm going to say this right off the bat. I love Gunna's new album. I love how the production, especially in the first half, is more stripped-down and minimal than Gunna's typical style. This leave so much room for Gunna to shine through. And shine he does. He comes with flows and melodies that I've never heard from him.

Looking at the album as a whole

It seems to come out of a place of genuine pain. For some, this album is Gunna's telling his side of the story for the YSL RICO, but I think the greater narrative here is that Gunna feels alone, remorseful, and like he's been betrayed. the dark album cover showcases Gunna's side eye to the world. Normally we'd expect to see a tracklist full of collaborations with the people closest to him (Lil Baby, Young Thug, etc); here the tracklist is barren of features. Then there's the title of the album, a Gift & a Curse. It's very rare to hear someone describe their freedom as a "curse". One can only imagine how bittersweet that is.

I really want to talk about my favorite tracks on this album.

Track 1 - back at it

This beat is amazing. It's rare to hear Gunna truly rap over a beat rather than letting his voice harmonize and blend with a beat. The guitar in the background is beautiful. The way the bass keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through by never fully dropping is amazing. It builds this sense of tension for the rest of the album. I love Gunna's subtle experimentation with vocal effects. The flow in the chorus reminds me of his flow on "Speed it Up" and is almost nostalgic in a way. Lines like "And this is the thanks I get, tell me who wrong" are really impactful. Most rappers in Gunna's position would have a more defensive outlook toward the public. Gunna, in contrast, seems to feel more hurt and betrayed by the way people are treating him. Which is supported by a very sad and melancholic beat.

Track 2 - back to the moon

I love the way Gunna comes into this track. Using a (relatively) high-speed flow. The first words out of his mouth "If you don't like me, don't do what I do" perfectly set the tone. This song really shows Gunna's destain for the world around him

Track 5 - ca$h $hit
Track 6 - fukumean
Track 7 - rodeo dr

An incredible 3 track run for Gunna. Ca$h $hit is a really fun song with a good bounce and a great chorus. Fukumean is a strong contender for the best song on the album. The background vocals are wonderful and the overall melody of the song is highly infectious. The song is very laid back and still captivating. The transition from fukumean to rodeo dr is simply amazing. It's so good that at this point I can't hear one song without wanting to hear the other. Rodeo dr is a welcome elevation in energy. I can't listen to this song without nodding my head.

Track 9 - p angels

I love this track. I really really love this track. The ambiance in the beginning with the strings and the piano. Then there's the faint foliage in the background where you can hear birds chirping and the sounds of nature. To have all that immediately contrasted when the beat finally drops. The beautiful strings and piano are replaced by a hard-hitting 808 and the foliage is replaced by the faint sound of a smoke alarm with a dead battery. I have no idea whether or not that sound is intentional or not. That dead smoke alarm sound is persistent in the background of a few songs but it is extremely present in this one. I don't think Gunna is oblivious enough to not notice something like that. Regardless, it grew on me. The first time I heard it I immediately turned off the song because it bothered me so much, now I can't imagine the song without it. I feel like it adds something to the song and adds to that juxtaposition I described earlier. This song really is a great illustration of the title of the album, A Gift and a Curse.

Overall this was a really good album and definitely worth a listen.

This album has truly captivated me. The first time I ever heard Crystal Castles I was in middle school, playing Watch Dogs 2. I didn't realize who they were at the time but I enjoyed their music. That video game was one of my major inspirations to learn how to code and go into tech. Now that I'm older and actually working in tech, listening to this album takes me right back to those times of playing through every mission in the game. It is one of my favorite albums to listen to at work while I code, a true full-circle moment. Definitely worth a listen if you like electronic music or just want to hear something different.

Favorite Tracks

• Love and Caring
• Vanished
• Crimewave
• Alice Practice

First, I'd like to express my gratitude that he didn't label this a "deluxe". Although it's practically the same thing, it is refreshing to hear a new term. Of all of Tyler's albums, this one seems the most fitting to receive a deluxe version. The main album is about luxury and Tyler celebrating his success after his last smash-hit project. It's maximalist and decadent, two aspects that perfectly warrant a deluxe. My sincerest apologies for not reviewing Call Me If You Get Lost when it came out. Before entering the deluxe I want to speak about the main album. CMIYGL immediately enthralled me with its loud and confident rap production. Initially, songs like Juggernaut, Lemonhead, Hot Wind Blows, and Lumberjack had my attention in a chokehold. The rest of the album was largely lost on me until I decided to listen to the whole project. I love the production shift on this album from Igor. It is nice to hear Tyler rapping more. There were a couple of dull moments on this album. Specifically tracks 11 through 13 didn't move me much along with a couple of other tracks across the project. Overall though I'd say it was an excellent project, I couldn't think of a better follow-up to Igor. The deluxe was truly great. It was the perfect send-off for this era of Tyler. It had all of the braggadocious bars and heartfelt moments of CMIYGL while at the same time feeling like a sincere goodbye from this era of Tyler. I still wonder why Tyler chose to keep some of these songs off of the main album. To be completely honest there isn't a single skip in the deluxe. I do feel like we could have gotten a more substantial performance from A$AP Rocky on Warf Talk. I also would have loved to hear Kanye on Heaven to Me. I can't wait to see what direction Tyler goes next. Favorite songs The main album Sir Baudelaire - I love Michael Irvin by Westside Gunn. When I heard that beat as the intro to the album it was a great surprise. Shout out to my air fryer Hot Wind Blows - I love this Lil Wayne verse. This beat sounds like fresh linen Sweet / I thought you wanted to dance Juggernaut - I love the Lil Uzi verse and the Pharrell verse The Deluxe Stuntman - Really fun song Dogtooth - Funner song Heaven to me - The production on this song is amazing. Like "What a Day" but better. I love the storytelling in this song. Sorry not sorry - Just a great ending Songs I really liked at one point but had to stop listening to Wasyaname Runitup Lumberjack Lemonhead

I know I'm late to the party when it comes to this review. I wanted to live with this album for a while and see how well it ages. Easily the most stand-out feature of this album is the production. From front to back, this album sounds like a masterpiece of progressive rock production. What impressed me the most about this was the fact that on nearly every song, Lil Yachty himself has a production credit. In addition to that, a plethora of other artists were credited for their production contributions. While it's easy to count that against yachty with the mindset of "why didn't he produce the whole thing himself", it takes an incredible amount of talent to gather that many artists and coordinate them to make one cohesive project. It's very clear his time spent working with Kanye on Donda paid off drastically. This whole album seems like a true labor of love. The thought that captivated my mind throughout the whole listening experience was "Why did he do this? Lil Yachty didn't have to do this". In truth he didn't, he's seen more success in his career than most people ever will yet still he had the passion to completely reinvent himself. The build-up to this album was crazy to experience firsthand. It started with the Poland leak. At the time I remember thinking "this is a fun Lil Yachty song", not knowing that the vocal effects he experimented with in that song would play a central role in his next album. Then Drake's album 'Her Loss' released with Lil Yachty having production credit on arguably 3 of the best songs on the album. If anything I expected Lil Yachty to continue that sound that he struck gold with. Then the album was released and it was a complete departure from anything I expected. There's something so beautiful about that. Like a magician carefully using misdirection to guide the audience's focus away from the reality of things only to finally reveal the true outcome of the trick. I feel bamboozled, hoodwinked, and hornswoggled in the best way possible. I've heard a lot of criticisms of this album specifically in regard to Lil Yachty's voice. I simply just disagree, I like his voice throughout the album. I will say that the album is a little lacking in replay value to me although that could be a personal preference. I feel like this album is best enjoyed all together in one listen rather than listening to individual songs but that's extremely subjective. Other than that I feel like the message told throughout the album comes off a little forced at times but that's clearly not the main focus. Overall I'm extremely impressed. I've gained a new respect for Lil Yachty as an artist and I can't wait to see what he puts out next. Favorite Songs - the BLACK seminole. - pRETTy - IVE OFFICIALLY LOST ViSiON!!!!

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i think the word deluxe has beef overused as of recently and has largely become a trend but i think what baby keem did here was a good application of the word. while technically being new material, the 7 additional songs don’t expand of any of the themes of the main album and they don’t experiment sonically(relative to the main album). these songs do seem to tell their own story but this story definitely exists in the universe created by the rest of the album. this is why i think baby keem chose to make it a deluxe and not a separate ep. one thing that immediately stood out to me was the arrangement of these songs. the moment i saw 7 songs my mind went back to Kanye’s Ye album. Kanye’s album makes use of a Chiastic structure which seems to also be the case in baby keems deluxe. Chiastic patterns are biblical literary devices that tells a story that “mirrors” it self like a palindrome. listening to the deluxe this way reveals just how many parallels there are from the front of the deluxe to the back. this was a refreshing take on an old concept. favorite songs - bank account (i’ve been listening to the snippet for months) - highway 95 (i drive that highway everyday and i don’t take lauryn hill samples lightly) - a life of pain (the piano arpeggios create this indescribable tension)

ive lived with this album for the past two years. listening to this album is truly a transformative experience. The album has the ability to build these psychedelic environments for each of its tracks to exist in. In large part I think this is due to NAV’s ability as a producer and less to do with his rapping ability. Which brings me to the reason I was so hesitant to review this album. A lot of rap fans don’t like this album due to NAV’s rapping ability and his vocal performance. While those are both legitimate hindrances to the album, I’d be disingenuous if I said I still didn’t enjoy it. NAV’s delivery is stiff and robotic and the occasional cliche lines do take you out of the experience of the album (shoot a 30 no curry). But in a very strange sense I feel like this almost adds to the character of the album. NAV’s delivery has a very interesting contrast to the atmospheric beats he raps on and the corny lines add a sense of humor. Overall, a very good listen Favorite tracks: - Myself (the outdo is heavenly) - My mind - Nav (Nav by Nav on Nav[the album]) - Some way (Justin beiber diss track) - Up

the album that got me into cocaine rap. this album brings so much to the table. luxurious production from kanye a pharrell, bar after bar from pusha t him self, and a plethora of cocaine references. this album taught me so many new words, processes, and measuring systems. This album definitely lacks any type of consistent narrative the cocaine motif keeps the album feeling coherent. while perhaps not on the same level of its predecessor DAYTONA the trap influenced beats and more traditional delivery do a good job of entrancing casual rap fan. this album does have a few noticeable weak points where it feels dry(call my bluff) which is especially disappointing given the short length of the album. overall a really great album with a lot of good replay value. favorite songs - neck and write (the single that got me into the album) - let the smokers shine the coups (the beat is insane) - brembleton - diet coke (i didn’t like it when it was just the single but after listening to the album i enjoy it) - dreaming of the past (minus the kanye verse)

An amazing showing of skill. Anyone who’s listened to his previous work with the internet knows exactly how good his production and instrumentation can be especially given his often limited resources. this album pairs that creativity with his beautiful voice. the album is short and memorable. while not necessarily being super cohesive in story telling or in overall sound, the breadth of sounds covered in this album keeps it feeling fresh even after a few listens. the album does seem to falter towards the end but still finishes strong. overall a great breakout project for steve lacy. id highly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys pop/r&b and even to the more open-minded fans of rap. i can only hope his next project lives up to the expectations set by this one. songs i am in love with - mercury - bad habit - static

On the surface level a phenomenal project from uzi. Easily one of his best projects in recent memory. His flows are on point and his energy is as punchy as ever. The production is fast paced with his signature other-worldly aesthetic. While the mixing throughout the album is rough, especially compared to Eternal Atake, in many instances this only serves to make the songs slap harder (Issa Hit as a prime example). It was a very enjoyable project to listen to and put a smile on my face the whole way through. Still, at the end of the day im left with a question. Can Uzi ever truly evolve. What makes the project great is that it’s a regression to his old style. With a fanbase that is self-admittedly stuck in the past will Uzi truly ever be able to evolve and grow as an artist. Hopefully Uzi next album will answer this question, only time will tell… Favorite Songs - Issa Hit - Hittin my shoulder - Gl*ck in my purse - Cigarette

This album was a tough listen for me. Uncovering the underlining story was difficult due to the mountains of amazing production on top of it. Something is truly special about the synthesized arpeggios on RUNNING OUT OF TIME. The albums lead single is a hit in its own right. The hidden features laced through out the album are especial satisfying to catch. While the story isn’t especially complex it honestly doesn’t have to be. This album is still great Favorite Songs - GONE, GONE / THANK YOU - RUNNING OUT OF TIME - I THINK - EARFQUAKE - PUPPET