jawoods89

This shit slaps, Charli XCX ain't got nothing on this

This is a great EP. The intro, “HOMME MADE” is spoken word courtesy of Virgil Abloh. The themes touched upon discuss the idea of the world being man-made and the flaws of man. It really sets the tone for the EP, especially the spoken word being recited on top of a smooth, pulsating synth. “DINOSAURS” is where Lupe Fiasco enters and his lyricism and flow is masterful. The marriage between him and Kaelin Ellis is perfect, Ellis’ production style of back phrasing, ... read more

Man this mixtape really didn’t do it for me. Considering the success of recent movie soundtracks, including Black Panther and SpiderMan Into The Spiderverse, I assumed this would be a little better. But it lacked cohesion and was all over the place, there was no clear vision for this mixtape at all.

It also doesn’t help that the the first song is essentially the best song. “One Shot” is a great track with NBA Youngboy and Lil Baby. A captivating vi-V6-I-ii-IV-V ... read more

Dave East was born in the wrong era. He is a special breed in a day and age where most rappers are trending farther and farther away from the style of the 90’s. Lyrically, he is in an elite class, and his flow is on point. I don't think this tape was his BEST effort but it's still really solid and there are definitely some gems on here.

In the very first track, “Handsome”, which features an aggressive trap kit and hi-hat roll, Dave East spits triplets with a fervor that most ... read more