The majority of 7 would make more sense as amusing fake music blasting from a video game jukebox.
In terms of catchy beats and somewhat meaningful lyrics, each song has one or the other, and Lil Nas X just needs a little more time to get them to match up.
For being an EP whipped together quickly in an effort to beat the one-hit wonder clock, Lil Nas X’s 7 is, above everything, a solid, promising start. Still it leaves more questions than answers about what and who Lil Nas X wants to be.
Despite 7 not being a fantastic project by any measure, the EP proves that Lil Nas X isn't a one-hit wonder and can find longevity in his career as long as he continues to show off his versatility.
On 7, Lil Nas X shows some admirable versatility while leaving plenty of room for growth.
7 is musical Chex Mix — lightweight and best consumed in selective increments, but also strangely addictive.
When Nas X isn’t singing in his affected Southern twang, his voice is about as flavorful as mayonnaise and prone to crumbling at any given moment.
The songs on the debut EP from the viral rap and country star do not even come close to the pure magic of “Old Town Road.”
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