I've been following the creation of this album for a while, and to see it go from an EP that had little going for it in terms of continuity, the full album delivered with a solid concept, INSANE production, and intentional writing as well. "The And" is Andy's first LP as an independent artist, and he doesn't hold back with this newfound freedom. From the wide variety of samples, to the "edgier" lyrics (compared to all his other works), the creative freedom ... read more
NF, on this new EP, does not stray too far from the tropes of his past projects that have held him back, namely the "over-dramatic" production and the "lyrical miracles", but there is enough of a switch to warrant an applause. I was not anticipating this to be as solid as it was. When I read the feature list I was severely disappointed because to me that showed that NF had no sense of self awareness. Listening through this EP, though, I was excited to see Nate switch up from ... read more
This album just seems so fleshed out. Between the ambience that is heard between tracks to the writing which seems to compare romantic relationships with spiritual relationships, this whole thing is so cohesive. Daniel heartbreakingly pours out his doubts in an atmospheric and retrospective manor. From a vocals standpoint, Daniel doesn't go all out on every track, but the layering of ghostly vocals make for a more intimate feel. From a production standpoint, the songs can feel a bit ... read more
ts a banger. production on 10 and i can feel the energy. album gonna be great
going into this, i expected a solid performance, and i think that's what i got. not necessarily an album of the year contender, not top 10, really, but it is a decent project that clearly shows Lecrae's state of mind and how he was changed through faith. i'd say that the first 3 tracks are solid, brick for brick being the first miss due to the annoying vocals on the hook. the next 6 tracks are all solid, headphones surprisingly being the weakest among them. H20 is a crazy song, ... read more
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