YoungBirdyRingo

Why is Asher Roth here and why is he biting Homeboy Sandman?

I listened to a song about a child dying of cancer but still almost laughed when the singer said "6 or 7 years." If I get drafted and killed, I can't even deny that I deserve it.

This is some lyrical emo. Vocal melody is a powerful tool, so the singer's adjacency to spoken-word with a high emphasis on lyrics is a bold choice. But it ultimately pays off because he makes every story hit and creates highly immersive songs. That's not to discredit him as vocalist for the ... read more

This is a mixed showcase of pre-Backwoodz Gabe, and it would’ve been nice to know that this is actually a compilation and not a cohesive project. There are a couple songs early on where it’s clear he hasn’t quite found his identity since he’s rapping uncharacteristically like a Pharcyde member. It makes it all the more jarring when the song that sounds like it was produced for Future comes on. All that being said, there are some highlights that won’t be leaving my ... read more

Black Thought is still dropping verses that are the highlight of entire albums and IDK is still using weird ass posthumous features. Nothing changes.