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IDK's albums are like that one gambling meme: the one with the middle-aged guy, head to the floor, turning around quitting right before he digs into a wall of diamonds. It encourages you to keep gambling so you avoid the fate of being so close to greatness. IDK always feel like he's on the cusp of achieving that greatness on each project, and BRAVADO + INTiMO is, unfortunately, no different.

I'm disappointment by the concept of the album. If you're intro track is going to ... read more

You can tell this was made by a great professor. The best professor can break down complex content in such a awe-inspiring, captivating way. These professors' lectures compel even the most lazy student to attend class out of fear that they might miss on greatness if they skip even a single lecture. DRILL MUSIC IN ZION is that rare, perfect set of lectures delivered by one of the most talented rappers of this century.

There's so much to take in with this album. Each track feels ... read more

If you didn't know English, You Only Die 1nce would still be incredible. That's because Freddie's flow is unmatched by any modern rapper. In line with the Devil theme, if the beats were the River Styx, he'd be Charon navigating it. He has an insane knack to match whatever production is thrown at him with effortless delivery. The production is layered, jazzy, and catchy, which is the perfect spot for Freddie to shine. The production come together to give this project a unique ... read more

On Baby Phife's Return, Phife was rapping "As for Tip and Shah, they made me stop from smokin' izm" and then I thought it would've gone crazy if he stopped rhyming -ism words but he didn't. Anyways, this album is incredible and a mature, darker evolution from their sounds off of Midnight Marauders. The lyrics are sharper and more pointed than ever. This might be their best written project (just listen to Get A Hold). The production is fantastic as well, with great ... read more