5/10
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Action Bronson has a lot of irons in the fire right now; unfortunately, it sounds as if White Bronco should’ve been kept in there a little longer.
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Joji’s BALLADS 1 has some great songs, but a thin appeal, as most of the tracks don’t function beyond their moody vibe and lo-fi aesthetic.
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Two of trap’s biggest auto-crooners team up for a mixed bag of wavy, melodic bangers.
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Logic is, as always, well-intentioned and likable on YSIV, but his music remains middle-of-the-road.
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Slime Language is an unadventurous outing for Thugger and an unimpressive showcase of YSL’s roster.
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Life’s a Trip has some surprisingly beautiful highlights, but Trippie Redd’s lyrics, song structures, and vocal consistency are still lacking overall.
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Nicki Minaj still has her energy, technical ability, and sharp lyricism going for her, but too often on Queen these are drowned out by generic production and horrid features.
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YG tries to Stay Dangerous by going the generic trap route.
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Head in the Clouds blends into the current wave of trap-flavored pop rap a little too well.
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Busdriver’s latest may appear ambitious in scope, but Electricity is on our Side only offers a less prepared version of the enigmatic rapper.