“i went to france and almost got deported / the fans is screaming when i hit the border / i visit nice like it’s my sisters daughter”
rocky succeeds the most at being the opposite of his name, his style is anything but rocky. whether it's the beats or the way he flows over them, everything is smooth. however, just because it's smooth doesn't mean that it's easy to glide through, most of his songs feel thick with bass and other effects. he uses this aura to his advantage more often than not, and this murky sound is where he shines brightest.
he has skills and no one should ever be able to take that away from him, it just seems that his skill set is limited. singing does not work for him in the slightest, but yet it is a reoccurring element in a few of these tracks. the name joe fox appears on multiple tracks, more than most would normally vibe with but with his performances being solid to good, it's upsetting that he didn't just do all of the singing on the hooks. the sludge of a.l.l.a also drags on for far too long, 18 tracks is really daunting for something with a lack of climax within songs and within the whole project. within that limited skill set is maximum flow, he handles every single beat he choose to rap over, handling the mild diversity well. his delivery is strong, and believable. this charisma is what keeps people interested but he can only keep the same theme for so long. lastly, a$ap yams' feature felt nice. his impact is apparent and having him close the album was very fitting.
top 3 + bottom one: wavybone, everyday, M$, L$D
five hot takes:
- lil wayne's verse is easily the best on the album
- mia and future saved fine whine from being hot garbage
- better things sounds like a thank me later b-side
- jukebox joints' kanye verse doesn't make him washed, idk where y'all get off thinking that mess
- any calls for this being hailed as album of the year will be met with this.
