JackTrainor

Whole Lotta Red was one of the most highly anticipated albums at the time, but upon release it was polarizing and left fans split with most people disappointed as they were expecting the more laid-back vibe of Carti's previous music. Instead he adopts the "Punk" aesthetic and aggressive style of rapping with hard hitting distorted synth heavy beats, which would help start a whole new wave of artists making "Rage" music. What i think makes this album special is his delivery ... read more

Kanye has a second wind after mixed / negative reviews of his previous album JESUS IS KING, this time going not going too far into the Gospel sound but still having Christian / Positive values in his music as well as self reflection over the loss of his mother, which i can relate to so this album holds a special place in my heart for that. And also complications with his now Ex-Wife Kim Kardashian. It has a little of everything, hard hitting songs like "Off The Grid" or "Praise ... read more

Before The College Dropout, Kanye was used to being behind the scenes producing and starting a new wave of "Chipmunk Soul" beats, his signature style. Kanye was super hungry and ambitious to get his name out there and it shows, this album feels like the perfect introduction to Kanye as a rapper and a person. With the theme of being a college dropout just trying to make it in the world. While he's not super technical he makes up for it with his clever / funny one-liners and the love ... read more

Kanye builds on his previous albums, using much of the same techniques such as soul samples and creative / funny word play and punch lines that just make you smile but also having introspective moments such as "I Wonder" or "Everything I Am" This time adding more grand synths and electronic drums which encapsulate the feeling of graduation and achievement which aligns with how Kanye was feeling at the time of making this album. The songs are super re-playable and the ... read more