The new Lil Nas X album is a surefire contender for hip-hop album of the year.
The 22-year-old rap star released his debut album, “MONTERO” earlier this month, and whether you were already a fan of his, or are entirely new to his music, there is probably something for you on the record. He seamlessly goes from pop to R&B to modern trap, and it works perfectly, wrapping up an abundance of themes in the 41-minute run-time.
In the first single, and lead-off track, Nas raps about ... read more
Juice Wrld's "Fighting Demons", arguably more than "Legends Never Die" suffers from Juice not being able to make any executive decisions in the finalization of the album. As is a common occurrence with posthumous albums, many of the aspects of the album, such as a SUGA feature, feel like quick attempts to get more streams and more money.
Furthermore, certain quirks in the production of the album hinder its ability to sound fully finished. For example, in the opening song, ... read more