We’ve waited almost two years for this album, and honestly, it’s pretty good. Not perfect, but definitely enjoyable. The biggest issue for me is still the mastering — it feels like the weakest part of the whole project, and you can tell some of the tracks didn’t get the time they deserved to fully polish the sound.

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After a lot of hype, Drake finally dropped Iceman. For me, the album is pretty solid—not great, but solid. Like, if you said Iceman is good, I’d say that’s a reasonable take. It’s definitely an easy album to enjoy.

I’ve always preferred Drake’s rapping more than his R&B, but I do think the album is a little too long for this kind of rap style. It’s like a horror movie or a game that shouldn’t drag on too much—because if it does, the ... read more

I love this album. The production and writing are really strong, and other artists should honestly learn from it. There’s not much more to say—it’s just that good. I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn’t listened yet.

This album is mid—boring and not deserving of a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album. However, the mixing and instrumentals aren’t bad.

Nah, this album is mid. Around 80% of the songs sound the same, and I don’t understand why he didn’t just cut some tracks and extend others instead. Many songs feel too short—just when you’re about to hit the peak, he cuts the verse and ends the track. It makes the songs feel unfinished and incomplete. I do respect that he was brave enough to experiment with dirtier, heavier, and more metal-influenced sounds, but that’s honestly the only strong part of this album.

This is my first time listening to Bad Bunny. I’m usually not a fan of Latin music because I don’t understand the lyrics, but thanks to Apple Music’s new translation feature, I can now understand every word—and I get why this album is so popular. He blends trap, Latin sounds, and modern instrumentals with great samples throughout the album. The storytelling is solid too. This project definitely deserves Grammys.

Many people hate this album. I’d say it’s not his worst, but definitely not his best either. Some of the songs are actually good—“E85” and “Rosary” are my favorites. However, because he included so many tracks, it comes with a high risk of filler—and that’s exactly what happened. Most of the songs feel mid, and they end up overshadowing the really good ones.

People really love this album—and so do I. I think this is an all-time Travis Scott classic and deserves to be remembered for the next decade. Even though it’s a long album, it never feels boring and keeps you excited the whole time. He blends trap with other drum patterns extremely well.

I’m not a Drake fan, but this album is actually amazing. It doesn’t feel very hip-hop—it’s more R&B-oriented. It sounds modern and easy to listen to, which might be the best way to define this album.

Another great album by Tyler—maybe even his best. Strong from the opening track all the way to the end. I love every song. He uses several natural sounds, which makes his production stand out and gives the album a unique sonic identity.

After 8 years, Rocky comes back with a fresh new album, riding a huge hype train from fans. Honestly, I’m one of the people who was really excited and hopeful that this album would be great. Rocky has found a new rap style, and he proves that he can perform across many genres throughout the album—trap, punk, jazz, and even R&B. The changing instrumentals across several songs never make him sound uncomfortable or out of place. Instead, he maintains high-quality production and ... read more

Love this one—more metal, more raw, and more layered. That said, I still prefer the previous release.

Pure art and easy to listen to. I’ve always loved it when producers make their own songs—they tend to push their sound to the extreme and fully commit to their musical identity. The mixing and the sense of space in the instrumentals make it feel like I’m right there in the studio with him.

Hi-hats hitting every two steps, snares on the fourth bar, kicks on one and three, with an 808 layered under the kick and a simple piano or melody loop—this is basically the trap starter pack. It’s not bad by default, but the problem is he uses the same formula throughout the entire album.

His rap performance feels weak compared to before; it’s not as sharp or exciting, and nothing really stands out. I wouldn’t go as far as saying the album is completely trash, but ... read more

Good EP. The first two songs are iconic. The rest is solid, but it’s not his peak.

Another solid album from Tyler—there’s honestly not much to criticize. You can clearly hear the influence of pop and R&B culture, but instead of copying it, Tyler reshapes those sounds into his own lane with his unique rap style. The tracks are chill, easy to listen to, and feel effortless throughout. A simple but well-executed project—near perfect for what it’s trying to be.

If he told me he finished this album in one day, I’d believe him.

This is my first time listening to Daniel, even though I’ve heard about him for a long time. This album feels honest and blends together people’s feelings and thoughts really well. It’s easy to listen to and makes you feel connected to the artist. I love this project—I think I’ll come back to it again in the future, because the sound reminds me of a home studio and gives me a kind of safe-zone feeling.

For me, this album is overhated. It’s actually pretty underrated for a Kanye project. A lot of the songs sound really good—Come to Life and Believe What I Say are both solid tracks. Kanye tries to blend his old sample-driven style with trap beats, and I think it works really well. The real issue is the album’s length; there are too many songs, which ends up hurting the structure. Some of the good tracks get mixed in with weaker ones, and it throws off the flow.