The intertextuality at play is very tasteful, with Kojey relaying his own mental state through interpolations of classic hip hop schemes. This is a particularly vulnerable project from him, as the question of how much personal weight can be placed on his condition hangs over the record. However, he doesn't get bogged down by the self-reflection and hints of guilt that are present, instead offsetting these feelings with a more vibrant approach to his delivery and very groove-heavy ... read more
Firmly trapped in between time periods, with each breath of fresh and vivacious instrumentation getting almost equally suffocated by dated trap cuts and balladry. Cardi proves herself as an artist who wears many hats, but the larger than life return feeling this album should evoke goes adrift amidst the endless redirecting. "Back for the throne" visions can often fall short when the artist returns to a kingdom that has changed so drastically since they left, and I can't help but ... read more
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