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I came into this album not knowing what to expect but I still had higher expectations because he just dropped one of his best projects the year prior. I’ve always felt Drake is at his best when he balances rapping and melody but he can fall into stretches where it seems repetitive or dragged out.
Even with that, one of the biggest strengths Drake showcases on this album is his sonic consistency. For the most part he sticks to a specific atmosphere, which creates a moody, late at night ... read more

This album is widely regarded as Lana’s best album. From what I’ve heard I agree with this. She is a great singer/songwriter. Her voice has always appealed to me even if I didn’t enjoy the rest of the song. Lana covers topics of disillusionment, love, and loss all throughout this album. The production is great all around and it compliments Lana’s vocals well. She effortlessly lays her vocals and changes tones, her vocal range is impressive.
I feel like I can hear ... read more

Die Lit is a standout album in modern day hip-hop. This was a pretty unique record that created a huge wave of influence. The simplistic trap beats with Carti’s very repetitive lyrics work well with each other. This is definitely party music and I feel like I’d enjoy this album much more while at one.
One of the things that doesn’t appeal to me is the lack of complexity and lyricism. I prefer lyric heavy albums but Carti did great at capturing a certain mood. This album is ... read more

This album blends neo-soul, funk, hip-hop, and jazz very well. I’d describe the instrumentals as very lush and unique. This album has a very organic sound to it. This is a very well written album with D’Angelo touching topics of black identity and love. His voice also compliments the beats very well; it sounds as if he is harmonizing with the instruments at times. This is truly a groundbreaking album heavily inspired by classic jazz records.
Although this music is really well ... read more