Luv 4 Rent
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80
There's a beautiful purity to what Smino accomplishes on this album.
3mo
80
Smino continues his blend of several generations of rap styles, R&B, neo-soul, and even hints of psychedelically bent pop, delivering some of the strongest articulations of his sound to date.
2mo
80
Luv 4 Rent is a repeat offender in wooing many hearts with its delicate production and its highs and lows. If there’s two words to describe any Smino album it’s soulful and authentic, and Luv 4 Rent is no different.
1mo
77
The rapper’s third album is an invitation into his domestic sphere in all of its messiness, controversies, and communal joy.
3mo
It may not hold any unique attributes, or have a clear general theme for it to really stand out with the other hip hop records of 2022, but it is one of the most accessible and replayable hip-hop records to come out this year.
Tons of grooves, catchy upbeat ideas and sounds are on every single track here. HOWEVER. I will say it dips in quality/energy up and down starting at the 5th track. I found myself enjoying the tracks with quirkier lyrics and hooks more than the laidback/softer ones. ... read more
While I may not love this and have issues with it as a whole, I do like a lot of aspects of it and appreciate what it’s going for. For example, in theory I really like the whole laid back vibe and aesthetic that Smino is going for with this project, and I really like the sound of the production, but the execution doesn’t fully work for me. I wouldn’t be surprised if this does grow on me a little with more listens though.
Edit: it did grow on me a little, 65 to a 70
it’s pretty good
Smino is an interesting artist, he’s definitely mastered the aesthetic aspect of his artistry
The best vibe rap album of last year, genuinely a beautiful blend of soul, psychedelic pop and alternative hip hop. Louphoria is the only skip for me and every feature is so well placed and they really add a lot to the songs they are on, like J. Cole, Doechii, Lil Uzi Vert, etc. The way in which Smino constantly changes his delivery from rapping to singing and vice-versa is so seamless and every instrumental is lush and gorgeous. One of my favorite albums of 2022 and up there when I want ... read more
A really good album with both great singing and rapping.
Top Songs:
Pro Freak - 84
No L's, No Proof - 83
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Track List
| 1 | 4rm Da Source 1:42 | 72 |
| 2 | No L's 2:55 | 82 |
| 3 | 90 Proof 3:28 with J. Cole | 80 |
| 4 | Pro Freak 4:28 with Doechii, Fatman Scoop | 82 |
| 5 | Ole Ass Kendrick 2:23 | 74 |
| 6 | Louphoria 3:46 with Cruza | 71 |
| 7 | Blu Billy 2:41 | 79 |
| 8 | Matinee 3:08 | 78 |
| 9 | Modennaminute 4:47 with Lucky Daye, Phoelix | 78 |
| 10 | Defibrillator 3:33 | 77 |
| 11 | Garden Lady 3:30 | 76 |
| 12 | Settle Down 3:03 feat. Cory Henry, Ravyn Lenae | 77 |
| 13 | Pudgy 2:15 feat. Lil Uzi Vert | 78 |
| 14 | Curtains 6:23 | 78 |
| 15 | Lee & Lovie 2:51 feat. Reggie | 80 |
Total Length: 50 minutes
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Added on: December 8, 2021