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Smino
Noir

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Based on 4 reviews

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Based on 131 ratings

2018 Ratings: #460

Liked by 4 people

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November 8, 2018 / Release Date

LP / Format

Zero Fatigue, Downtown, Interscope / Label

Alternative R&B, Abstract Hip Hop / Genres

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The second album from the Chicago MC is lighter and more fun than his debut, focusing on his incredibly versatile voice within a warm palette of sludgy R&B and neo-funk.

Even if NOIR feels a little sporadic, it’s filled with potent music — there’s just a sense that this is more a great collection of songs than a great album.

Few other artists take such a creative approach in blending genres and crafting lyrics. Amidst a few bumps and some filler, the result of his exploration are several songs that are an intense pleasure to listen to.

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squelch

I don't really understand the negative reception on this album. I don't think there are any bad tracks on here and I think it's actually more fun than blkswn. Smino's unique flows and rhyme schemes are unmatched.

Favorite tracks: KOVERT, L.M.F., KLINK, TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD, SPINZ, SUMMER SALT, Z4L, WE GOT THE BISCUITS, HOOPTI, LOW DOWN DERRTY BLUES, FENTY SEX, BAM 2x, MF GROOVE, VERIZON
Least favorite: -

5mo

smallpeeble

36 tracks. 2 LP's. few faves.

faves:
1. L.M.F.
2. KLINK
3. Z4L
4. MERLOT
5. FENTY SEX
6. KRUSHED ICE

Paty08

Idk why I love this album so much but I think it’s because of the whole soul groove. His voice is so versatile and when he raps he can flow very well. This is a very catchy album.