K.T.S.E.
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G.O.O.D., Def Jam / Label
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CRITIC REVIEWS
86
With sultry lyrics, smooth RnB and Taylor's incredible vocals, 'Keep the Same Energy' is sure to ignite a fire in many, by serving distinct RnB and more.
6mo
80
These missteps seem a relatively small price to pay for a record that melds new and old R&B with such flair.
6mo
80
Because Taylor’s releases are rare, she’s not restricted by genre constraints, and K.T.S.E. (Keep That Same Energy) is a pleasant surprise.
6mo
80
Don’t go in expecting a radical departure from what we know about Taylor. If you do, you’ll hang your head in defeat on your way out. But if you think about her obsession with the classics like Janet Jackson, you won’t be surprised at her penchant for showing love to classic R&B music.
5mo
78
Teyana Taylor and her tremendous voice are so deft at performing modernist soul with the genre’s forebears as her backdrop, and her album features some of the best Old Kanye beats heard this year.
6mo
75
Divorced from the Wyoming media circus, what we’re left with is a really good left-field pop album that introduces an exciting new singer to the world with all the fanfare she deserves.
6mo
75
K.T.S.E. should’ve been a breakout moment for her, but it was rushed to release to hit West’s schedule, and as such feels undercooked and unfocused.
6mo
70
K.T.S.E. ends up being the most fun of any of G.O.O.D. Music's recent releases, existing without the self-seriousness that weighed down the albums from Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Nas and West himself.
6mo
67
Through sampling soulful R&B spanning the last five decades ... Taylor creates an unapologetic record of late-night slow jams that stem from a more mature, experienced perspective.
6mo
60
K.T.S.E. is a strong start with an anticlimactic finish. With a bit of additional time and effort, it could have been so much more.
6mo
60
Still lacking a distinct voice as a singer and lyricist, Teyana Taylor is frequently outshined by her collaborators on K.T.S.E.
6mo
60
The musical and vocal performances on K.T.S.E. are Teyana Taylor's strongest. But in terms of messaging, she still needs to get in formation.
5mo
Can Kanye produce more R&B albums?
Kanye's R&B production here is fantastic, with some slip ups. It's smooth, and blends some lowkey soul samples that perfectly fit in with the mellow beats. Except for WTP which sounds like Fade part 2, and doesn't fit in this album AT ALL. It's a good song, but conceptually it doesn't belong here. Kanye also had the philosophy of the tracks not fading out at the end, which I can appreciate, but No Manners ends jarringly since the track ends with a ... read more
Kanye's R&B production here is fantastic, with some slip ups. It's smooth, and blends some lowkey soul samples that perfectly fit in with the mellow beats. Except for WTP which sounds like Fade part 2, and doesn't fit in this album AT ALL. It's a good song, but conceptually it doesn't belong here. Kanye also had the philosophy of the tracks not fading out at the end, which I can appreciate, but No Manners ends jarringly since the track ends with a ... read more
This is pretty solid yo
Best Tracks: "No Manners", "Gonna Love Me", "Issues/Hold On", "Hurry", "Rose In Harlem", "Never Would Have Made It" ,"WTP"
Worst Tracks: "3 Way".
Kanye is finally done with the albums rollout (At least from the ones we know), It's been a great month in general for music and a huge part of the tracks him and his peers delivered are some of the best of the year, if I had to rank the albums, ... read more
Best Tracks: "No Manners", "Gonna Love Me", "Issues/Hold On", "Hurry", "Rose In Harlem", "Never Would Have Made It" ,"WTP"
Worst Tracks: "3 Way".
Kanye is finally done with the albums rollout (At least from the ones we know), It's been a great month in general for music and a huge part of the tracks him and his peers delivered are some of the best of the year, if I had to rank the albums, ... read more
So much sex
Probably the most overlooked GOOD Summer release. She's got a great voice and Ye’s production is outstanding. The topics can become too much for me, but still great music.
Probably the most overlooked GOOD Summer release. She's got a great voice and Ye’s production is outstanding. The topics can become too much for me, but still great music.
*cries in samples*
Kanye's production is now 5/5.
And I feel like Teyana excels on soulful melodies more than the trap bangers in general. It's a beautiful album, filled with fun summer vibes, sexy energy and super solid songs all around. Really reminds me of the early works of Alicia Keys/Janet Jackson and legendary older groups like The Stylistics at the same time. The lyrics can be a little basic at times, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this. I don't think prudes should judge it ... read more
Kanye's production is now 5/5.
And I feel like Teyana excels on soulful melodies more than the trap bangers in general. It's a beautiful album, filled with fun summer vibes, sexy energy and super solid songs all around. Really reminds me of the early works of Alicia Keys/Janet Jackson and legendary older groups like The Stylistics at the same time. The lyrics can be a little basic at times, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this. I don't think prudes should judge it ... read more
This was the first Teyana Taylor album that I've heard and I really loved it!!
I think that the vibe of the album is really good and makes time pass fast.
I really liked the appearance of Teyana's daughter in Never Would Have Made It (it was so cute).
The album is super relaxing and as I said before has a super cool vibe, also it's super short so you don't get tired.
My favorite tracks on the first listen are: Rose In Harlem and WTP.
My least favorite track was No Manners mainly because it was ... read more
I think that the vibe of the album is really good and makes time pass fast.
I really liked the appearance of Teyana's daughter in Never Would Have Made It (it was so cute).
The album is super relaxing and as I said before has a super cool vibe, also it's super short so you don't get tired.
My favorite tracks on the first listen are: Rose In Harlem and WTP.
My least favorite track was No Manners mainly because it was ... read more
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| #29 | / | Stereogum |
| #30 | / | The Independent |
| #36 | / | Tiny Mix Tapes |
| #37 | / | Complex |
| #39 | / | Thrillist |
| #40 | / | FACT |
| #42 | / | Billboard |
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MISC LISTS
| #2 | / | Rolling Stone (R&B) |
| #7 | / | HipHopDX (R&B) |
| #44 | / | The Genius Community |
Track List
- No Manners
- Gonna Love Me
- Issues / Hold On
- Hurry (feat. Kanye West)
- 3Way
- Rose in Harlem
- Never Would Have Made It
- WTP
Added on: June 23, 2018
