learn 2 swim

Critic Score
Based on 4 reviews
User Score
2022 Ratings: #190
April 20, 2022 / Release Date
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No Label / Label
redveil, Demibby, KookUpProducer
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Critic Reviews

85
RapReviews.com
Not only did reviewing redveil’s “learn 2 swim” put me at peace with the forced used of lowercase, it made me an instant fan of his work from the first listen, and I can’t begin to stress just how rare that truly is.
80
Pitchfork
The Maryland rapper’s latest album soars on a sense of melancholic triumph, ordaining a new star to watch in the process.
78
HipHopDX

The songs may not hit the same commercial benchmarks as some of his breakout tracks from past albums, but learn 2 swim is a sweeping success, an inspiring adventure through one of rap’s youngest and most fascinating minds.

40
Spectrum Culture
On the brink of adulthood, Redveil already demonstrates maturity. It’s unfortunate that he struggles to capture it in the recordings.
murderousmonk
100

This man is the identical age to me and has such a crystal clear and beautiful artistic vision and style to his art

Jazzy and saturated in a different way than Niagara, and a much more introspective and creative focus to the production, rapping, and meaning. Whereas Niagara had warm saturated samples that made for such fun bright days, learn 2 swim almost has a much cooler tint to it that many of these tracks can hybrid working as smooth jazz rap tracks, late night laid back vibes, and even ... read more

MAN
75

I remember the time when Fantano didn't like this guy's music and a whole Twitter beef and other stuff started. Never understood what had actually happened that day. Anyway, this project titled "learn 2 swim" by redveil is an incredible surprise to me! "Niagara" had its moments but the rapper lacked experience and now he sounds incredibly mature! This is truly a rapper that I'd like to hear more of in the future! Nice stuff in here!

realjulianj
90

Why's this kid looking at me like this 😿💔

Don't worry, I know how 2 swim twinn anyway, TYSM @nts for the amazing rec!!! I'm so sorry it took me a few years to get to this LP and now I finally made it!! I really enjoyed this album twinn, and to be honest - I didn't know what to expect when listening to this. All the Jazzy and Soul influences throughout this album created a really abstract and retro mood which I loved immensely. Songs like 'together', ... read more

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80

Amazing album. PG Baby may be one of the best songs of this decade.

78

Pretty fun listen

SaltyLakey
75

Very solid album with nice production

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Track List

1together
3:02
83
2diving board
2:45
81
3pg baby
2:36
91
4new info
2:09
85
5shoulder
4:03
80
6better
3:10
82
7sky
2:48
79
8morphine (da ways)
1:57
86
9automatic
3:47
81
10home
2:59
79
11mars
3:17
86
12working on it
2:53
85
Total Length: 35 minutes

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