Sonically speaking, it is a very pleasant experience, scratching the itch for more elaborated beats. The flow of the rapper also managed to keep my interest, even in the moments that she turned more aggressive and with a whiny voice. There's no reinventing the wheel, but its 17-minute runtime really works to its advantage.
I've been wanting to listen to this EP ever since I heard the name "Timothy Heller" and how she accused Melanie Martinez of raping her (I personally believe Timothy on this, but that's irrelevant here). Sadly, her name is now permanently related to her abuser (as it tends to happen in these cases), which has led to her music not being listened to at all. I figured that I could check it out so I did.
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