I've been listening to the more popular tracks off this project for the past couple months and have been putting off listening to this record in its entirety for a while despite really loving those select tracks. I really shouldn't have, there are a few more really great tracks, and some others which built up an amazing listening experience front to back.
Some examples of the former are DISCARD, COLD IN HERE, and STYROFOAM, all producing some really beautiful soundscapes and ... read more
Really worth giving it a try, it might be what you've been needing to hear
About a year ago, I listened to the first three tracks of this record and hated them with a passion. I can not believe how greatly I misjudged this album. Across vocals, themes, instrumentation, lyricism, it is incredible. One of the most energetic, witty records I have heard to date.
Ca$ino is Baby Keem's most mature, moody album to date. Despite maintaining this consistent moodiness, the beats are varied and complicate, sweeter tracks like $ex Appeal are built to contrast with vulnerable, dispiriting tracks like No Blame, which are built to contrast with more aggressive tracks like House Money.
One element which does not truly hit the mark on moodiness is Kendrick's features. He brings a lack of seriousness which may have worked to some effect on his GNX but ... read more
Or perhaps an overpass or a viaduct or a boardwalk or a tunnel or a corridor.