Regardless of where he goes next, ONEPOINTFIVE stands as a worthy entry into the catalog of an artist who remains nothing but himself.
Regardless of classification, ONEPOINTFIVE is a project about adjusting to a new class of rapper, how shifting tax brackets come with a new outlook on life. But in these songs of excess, Aminé’s feel-good music starts to lose some of the stained, lived-in quality that once made it so rich.
ONEPOINTFIVE is an overall solid work, offering more of the trunk-rattling, bitingly intelligent hip-hop that made him an instant standout during his rise to prominence as a member of XXL‘s 2017 Freshman Class. That said, the album is clearly lacking in the hit department – there are no “Caroline”s or “Campfire”s to be found here – and it is weighed down by moments that feel pronouncedly lacking in inspiration.
A blend of bangers and chill tracks. Might not be ambitious but I really enjoyed it, to my surprise...
THIS is the peak Amine experience to me. While his other works have a sense of effort and air of narcissism, as if Amine believes he is owed attention for his efforts, ONEPOINTFIVE feels like a truly 'I-don't-give-a-fuck' experience. For a guy like Amine, this works sensationally well for the music he's trying to craft. He's always worked the kinda-quirky pop rap lane, but the laid-back, disinterested, and occasionally disrespectful tone here is absolutely perfect with Amine's kinda squeaky ... read more
I was gonna say it was overrated, but then I saw the general score and honestly, I agree with it.
I always love this guy when he pops up on features here and there, but for some reason this is the only Amine project I've ever made it through. The bangers are definitely the reason why I'm here, with the bouncy West Coast beats and Amine bouncing along with them and his ridiculous amount of confidence. But the slower songs lack any of that quality and personality entirely. So you end up with a super mixed project.
| 1 | DR. WHOEVER 4:19 | 80 |
| 2 | HICCUP 2:59 feat. Gunna | 57 |
| 3 | REEL IT IN 2:01 | 84 |
| 4 | BLACKJACK 1:57 | 75 |
| 5 | WHY? 3:46 | 64 |
| 6 | SHINE 2:30 | 68 |
| 7 | CHINGY 2:02 | 63 |
| 8 | DAPPERDAN 2:52 feat. G Herbo | 59 |
| 9 | CANTU 2:37 | 60 |
| 10 | SUGARPARENTS 1:59 feat. Rico Nasty | 64 |
| 11 | STFU2 1:44 | 54 |
| 12 | RATCHET SATURN GIRL 2:26 | 69 |
| 13 | TOGETHER 3:34 | 75 |