MC_Jemini
Boston, MA
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Great, versatile production from Metro Boomin, but Big Sean doesn't really have much to say. Opener "Light" and more ambitious tracks on the tail end scratch the surface of poorly-thrown together thoughts (although "Voice in My Head" is a bold, if cluttered, expression of fears of failure). Dark Sky Paradise didn't turn out to be anything special but the EP released before felt like something big. Here, if anything, it feels like Sean is being lazier: marking flows off a ... read more
If there was going to be a record this year that split listeners in half I didn't think it was going to be this one. B4.DA.$$ is the third release and first label release of East Coast rapper Joey Bada$$, part of Pro Era and the Beast Coast crew. In Holiday 2012, best friend to Joey and promising up-and-coming rapper, Capital Steez killed himself. His features on the Pro Era crew are some of the best and he seriously was on his way to being great. Since then (and I don't remember the name and ... read more
![Mick Jenkins - Wave[s]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/100x0/album/2015/37057-waves.jpg)
Early Listen available via NPR
The production on Wave[s] is handled by ThemPeople and Kaytranada. It's a blast to listen to. Incredibly layered with interesting synths and some really good drums. A lot of songs here have a kind of "Down on My Luck" vibe but there are also some strong Chi-town send ups like the trumpets and jazz on "Slumber"
Lyrically Jenkins steps down just a bit. There's definitely still some strong, make-you-think, lyricism but there is a greater ... read more
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