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"Everybody's somebody's everything / Nobody's nothing"

Through infectious joy and catchy tunes, Acid Rap has my soul bouncing alongside Chance's spirit at nearly every turn. His vitality and passion reverberates throughout the mixtape with his enchanting songwriting, lovely instrumentals and traces of gospel sprinkled on top. There is a remarkable level of positivity in Acid Rap that cannot be found in contemporary rap projects, and sometimes the world needs something wholesome to ... read more

“And you’re the shit nobody gives / Just dying to call it what it is”

Boniface values style over substance, even when the style isn’t enough to hold the entire record. To be honest, Micah Visser’s vocals are fairly boring to the point where I’m not convinced he actually feels the emotions he’s singing about. His vague lyrics reminiscing about a lackluster past don’t have much impact, but the synthpop sounds behind them make for a sonically ... read more

"We just some kids and this world is our playground"

K.I.D.S. exudes a childish charm from the colorful cover to the superficial bars about girls and parties. The cute beats are nothing wholly unique, but there is an allure to how basic they are that fits the immature vibe. Mac does come across as cheesy and repetitive throughout most of the mixtape, but at the end of the day, that might be the point. Despite not having an emotional connection to its initial release, K.I.D.S. still ... read more

"Skin is black / Hair is brown / Eyes are red / You know that I can get down"

Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde lives up to its name. This album oozes zany personality because of its eccentric energy and playful production, which distinguishes it from West Coast gangster rap. The light-hearted humor and spirited flows of The Pharcyde invites everyone to strap in and ride around the streets of Los Angeles to gaze upon the character of the city through a striking, colorful lens.

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