‘Scorpion’ has highlights but fails to sting
By Joe Li | August 3, 2018Drake's newest album disappointingly treads similar territory for the artist, boasting a few catchy tunes but failing to wow audiences with innovation.
Drake's newest album disappointingly treads similar territory for the artist, boasting a few catchy tunes but failing to wow audiences with innovation.
Long viewed as a promising up-and-coming beatmaker, the relentless Metro continued Boomin and during 2017 finally established himself as one of the premier producers not only in the world of hip-hop, but across the music industry.
“Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho” is a perfect representation of the overall artistry of the rappers, playing off of their strengths and drawing from the successful song formulas that catapulted them to success.
“Super Slimey” is a caricature of both artists’ careers, playing to their strengths as they bombard listeners with song after song of high-octane trap music.
“Lust for Life” ultimately manifests itself as a next step in the artistry of the embattled Lana Del Rey.
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When Drake first announced his latest project, “More Life,” would be released as a playlist rather than a traditional studio album or even a mixtape.
Where “FUTURE” bombarded listeners with endless trap beats and low-life motifs, “HNDRXX” serenades them with tunes of love.
In his self-titled album, Future stays the course and solidifies his musical identity.
“I See You” combines Jamie’s expansive range of music making with Croft and Sim’s signature subtle sound, making the album simultaneously true to The xx’s roots but also more eclectic in nature.