Genesis Owusu's fusion of 2010s synths mixed with neo-soul, funk-driven basslines, and conscious raps creates an upbeat, spaced-out atmosphere that his vocal range lets him slide over. It doesn't push the boat out as many suggest; maybe this would have been a revolution a decade ago, but it's a pleasant take nonetheless.
I'm not gripped by Owusu's flat & surface-level bars saying nothing out of the status quo. I'm tired of this "Joy as an act of ... read more
In the go to trend of this week, fakemink hyped this album up in interviews, saying it would change the soundscape of the UK, and worldwide, underground scene, but the result however is a sound showing little evolution from his previous works. To it's credit, it hones down his sound further towards his stylistic goals. There's some really dope tracks on here, but mink's writing needs work to captivate across the longer runtime - the repetitive nature leads it to drag slightly.
A very promising debut from fakemink. His production as always where he excels, the chipmunk vocals can work at short stints, and his writing may not be deep, but will be catchy at times.
Simz would push her sound further in the years to come, but the foundation was better than the most's pinnacle. Hard hitters back to front, simple as that.
Simz is unapologetic with her writing on an album with an incredibly strong start, packed with long tracks candidly dealing with her stardom. A poor end weights it down, not a fan of the spacey "Who Even Cares" production ontop of the pitched-up delivery, and the simple Sideways beat doesn't suit her flow.









