a phenomenal conscious rap album by a criminally underrated Filipina artist whose bold delivery and tight flows make her incisive lyrics strike out in a big way. her voice is commanding, her subject matter is unique in the hip hop landscape, her lyricism is thoughtful and heartbreaking at times. this album feels so sincere--sure, she'll brag occasionally on a track like "Yuh," but it's earned when she'll drop thought-provoking bars that reflect on a life of poverty all too familiar to ... read more

5y*

FancySquid1212

One album a week # 20

Edit: 84–>93. The 2nd listen was a lot better. I still think pay bills is weaker track and the hook on taking names is still corny, but every other track was great/perfect

Philippines represent!!!

I was first introduced to ruby from the tiny desk concert and she killed that! So I checked out this album aaaand it’s really good but unfortunately has its flaws/ things that aren’t for me.

Getting the bad out of the way, I’m not a huge fan of her ... read more

1y*

LongWordThatLoo

thank you

6mo

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