REAL SHIT, FEELIN’ SATURATED.
When I was in 7th grade, I received terrible news, the worst news I’d ever heard up until that point, and perhaps ever. I was informed that my uncle had taken his own life, and I, for the first and only time in my life, saw my dad bawl his eyes out while driving me to his house. My dad is a very by the book example of this “tough-guy” person, with tattoos from head to toe, a goatee, no hair, and, respectfully, a resting bitchface. He also ... read more
Today, I'd like to break down what is perhaps, the best album ever made. Caden W. is next up as being the greatest artist of our generation, and of any generation ever.
People say, "blah blah blah can feed families" when talking about various beloved films, albums, and other artistic works in media culture. However, "Maybe So" is a special case in which, the album exhibits a phenomenon where all prior illnesses and bad juju get instantly healed and replaced by pure ... read more
I’ll save my rating and perhaps a more proper review for a later date.
But for right now this album experience was well worth the wait, in almost every way this album feels like a culmination and celebration of everything J. Cole stands for as an artist. It’s long yes, and some songs I could do without, but I think this album still delivers incredibly well in a lot of ways.
The production is some of the best in Cole’s discography, and his flow is impeccable here too. The ... read more
What can I say other than it hit me at the right place at the right time. I’ve been meaning to get back into reviewing music and this is the perfect way to get back into it.
An album like this comes out once in a lifetime. With amazing production, stellar vocals, and charming lyricism, Porter heavily steps up from his last project here.
While the instrumentation on “Nurture” was way more professional, I think the rawer feel of “SMILE! :D” makes for a stronger ... read more