He just talked about turning up King of Diamonds. Not a big, bold standout but it continues the consistent streak of records that showcase the many ways he approaches making records filled with pop culture references and ear-massaging melodies. This record is hitting all the right buttons. I hope her next album elevates her status and really puts emphasis on how potent her pen is. There’s no bitches, hoes, or dragging women for the sake of saying what rappers are known to say. His music feels curated to appeal to women’s ears as much as those of males. Smino is very aware of the women in his fanbase. One of my favorites flows on the album thus far. If Rihanna doesn’t get on the remix I’m going to assume she really did a pivot toward solely focusing on makeup. I can’t believe no one has made a “FENTY SEX” song yet. It’s taking me back to OutKast and how good their skits were. Oh, this is a song! I love the flow, the energy, the way this beat is moving with the fluidity of flubber. Timbaland and Missy Elliott would appreciate the hell out of this one. It feels like taking your lover to Merlin’s castle for a nightcap. Who did this beat!? This is magic personified. He’s as much an architect as he is an artist. The things he’s doing with his voice would impress Young Thug. Another rapper with a DJ Ak/ Everyday Struggle bar. My head is spinning in the best kind of way. Eleven tracks in and it sounds like he’s still just heating up. If he was a runner his feet would be on fire. I’m still unable to see the bigger theme here… WOOO!!! This is a beat! The rhythm and tempo are perfect for him. “ I thank the Lord every time I see my niggas.” Another strong performance all the way around.
It’s the rap version of being ambidextrous. The singing/rapping has become so seamless he can switch the two without effort. From outdoor mayhem to suit-and-tie comfort. Another good song.Ī complete sonic switch up. In this second verse, the lyrics give a bit more perspective on Smino’s life after blkswn. The same silk material found in Smino’s hoodies was used to make this song. The Trick Daddy Slip-n-Slide line is nice. “ The blacker the berry.” This is a wine-drunk anthem. The production captures how it feels to stumble out of the club after one too many. I hope he’s securing the liquor sponsorship. "MERLOT"įirst a song about tequila and now Merlot. Where is his album? If he's rapping like this, sign me up. He is pretty consistent with strong verses on Smi records. He came out in with a captivating supersonic flow. The way Jay2 is rapping I thought he was Saba. A little bridge? It's real short but effective. “ Makeup on my acne like I’m trying to hide a zit” is the kind of lyric you only come up with through experience. " Green diamonds in my charm that’s a frozen salad.” Yeah, he’s painting these records with the kind of lyricism that feels rare with an artist who is so melodic. Next to “L.M.F.,” this is an early favorite. This snare is crisp as the first sip of McDonald’s Sprite. Add another "Kamehameha" line to the lexicon of Dragon Ball bars that are very prevalent in hip-hop. I love the slower tempo and how he’s weaving through the sweet production. Smino’s gift for playing with words is reason enough to revisit his songs. I’m not sure what the narration has to do with the story, but we have more great production with soothing singing. The drums knocking harder than kids banging out the “ Grindin'” beat in their lunchrooms. Sonically, Smino is expanding his palette while applying all the tricks that make his songs stand out. I can’t tell the sonic origins but it reminds me of Da Rocinha III, the Brazil-inspired project he dropped a few years ago.
The bounce is sending me through the roof. I have to assume this is a play on To Kill a Mockingbird. I can’t recall the last album that began with an intro that’s four minutes long. There are some grabbing lines, especially when he starts to take off, but it does drag a bit. “Wild Irish Roses” from blkswn was also a mellow intro that was more of a warm blanket rather than hot coals. The slow speed is a drunk kind of drowsy: when you’re aware and awake but could use a bed of feathers. He’s like Magneto but instead of controlling metal he controls sound. The production is thin but transforming, building around him.
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The man knows how to turn his voice into the most colorful instrument. She has a speaking voice made for quiet storms and soothing crying babies. Album advances should come with liner notes. Each song will receive my gut reaction from start to finish. In usual 1-Listen fashion, the rules are the same: no skipping, no fast-forwarding, no rewinding, and no stopping.
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