I'm so stupid for not listening to this record on it's own sooner.
Obviously i'd heard DtMF, NUEVAYoL, BAILE INoLVIDABLE and loved them all, (especially the latter) but the thought of listening to a completely Spanish album daunted me, but I realized that couldn't be further from the truth.
NUEVAYoL shines with it's braggadocios nature, reminiscent of Broadway's "Washington Heights", Bad Bunny knows he's that guy. Love the horns and the brassiness ... read more
Charli xcx's "Wuthering Heights" reigns with moody strings and ivories, constructing an electronic, gothy, foggy world that is without compare. Created to complement Emerald Fennel's messy yet masterful film of the same name, the album remains consistently sonically ambitious, the record is perfectly paired with the film, partnering with Linus Sandgern's breathtaking shots to create jaw-dropping moments whenever a track plays.
The haunting and eerie "House" ... read more
Despite it's length, Playboi Carti continues to keep listeners entailed in the album, which itself is invoked continuously with rage and fury throughout. Tapping into the trap sounds that raised Carti, the production is inconsistent, heck, take a look at the first two tracks; POP OUT - one of Carti's messiest beats is followed up by an angelic-sounding production on CRUSH.
Vocally, Carti is one of the most, if not the most versatile rappers there is in the modern era, with him ... read more