First of all in times when the majority of music sounds the same, the sound of freshness is very desirable. And that's what I've been experiencing since the first seconds of this album! All themes that are the definition of A $ AP Mob have been reworked and given a new meaning! Rocky showed his world by swimming against the mainstream. A hypnotizing album that introduces into a very narcotic atmosphere! Rocky is devoid of a lot of aggressive verses, but it did not diminish anything on this album. Not at all! There is more room for melancholy verses and picks, which in his performance are unique and give a unique atmosphere! The album makes a very positive impression, his first listening was associated with travel and projection, not just songs. Very consistent and consistently preserved in its convention. Rocky does not have to show off his skills anymore (although they are also missing in the songs) and he puts a lot of weight on going with music. His flow is perfect!
He invited other guests than those I expected or expected. But such unpredictability and specific selection only strengthened the album instead of giving half of the work to the hands of rap rap friends. Of course, Skepta appears on the album, with whom Rocky has been very sympathetic for a long time. But also Kid Cudi! Frank Ocean! FKA Twigs! Kodack Black! French Montana! Juicy J!
The music layer is the basis of this very good album but Rocky and the guests have made a real work out of it! Vocals with bits match and penetrate from beginning to end. Rocky is not afraid of reaching old sounds and references to even the Hippies.
An album with each listening session shapes opinions, because it is definitely not an album for one listening session. I anticipate that this album will become a classic of rap music 2010-2020! Perhaps this was a summary of this stage by Rocky and the next album will come out only after 2020. Given the frequency with which Rakim takes for recording discs is very likely. But let's hope that it will be different and treat us with another album and spoil your senses!
