The production is diverse and intricate, the many unexpected switches and transitions add a level of flair that dispels any dullness. Sonically, he sought to create a unique experience and that was accomplished. R.I.P.įinal (first listen) thoughts on AT.$AP:ĭid Rocky deliver? Will this album jump him into the elite hip-hop circle he's been just short of until now? These are the questions that were running through my head as the songs would start and end. I was searching for the undeniable magic moment that would transcend him to the next plateau in his career. Only fitting that Yam$ would close out the album with a Diddy-esque rant. I don’t remember the last time I heard a new verse from Mos.
The grand finale. I’m not in love with the production, but Rocky is rapping like he wants to go out with the biggest of bangs. There’s no telling what will happen next. We went from heaven to a war zone. I have to admit, I love the surprise element. "Everyday" ft. Rod Stewart, Miguel & Mark RonsonĪnother soulful sound, Rocky’s style fits very well on this. The production has this eerie element to it and, ah, that ended too soon. You ain't got no Flocko in your Serrato? 16.
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Where is the Free Wayne album!? If this is any indication of Weezy's forthcoming efforts I’ll PayPal him $10 today. A$AP Rocky has resurrected old Wayne and has him spitting like a madman. This is a banger, you might remember Rocky’s verse from the "L$D" video. The album tends to transition from feeling like coming down from a drug binge to feeling like Rocky just hit the lottery. Another production transition, Kanye sounds hungry, is old Kanye back from the depths of Kardashian hell? Kanye has entered the building! I’m currently levitating. Still soulful, even more than the previous instrumental. Holy crap, another incredible production switch. Not very fond of the hook, he just doesn’t have the vocal prowess to truly sell his hooks. I like this, very smooth, one of Rocky’s strongest performances thus far. Rocky is rapping but honestly, I’m awaiting the Kanye feature, Yeezus over a soul sample in 2015 is all I want in this life of mine. More listens and I might love this.or completely forget about it. The breakdown at the end is another random switch, back on the drugs. I must say, I don’t know what just happened. There are a dozen rappers in Atlanta that wish they could have such an infectious hook, I don’t know if this is for a hole in the wall rap concerts or Magic City. This song has a weird contrast, the verses are very hard, dirty, but the hook and production switch up to something perfect for the booty clubs. This is caffeine injected into your ear canal. I’m awake again.Įver since “Brand New Guys” ScHoolboy and Rocky haven’t had a single disappointing collaboration. Also, it's one of the best examples of how his bold charisma over boisterous production is his winning element. If I remember correctly, this is the song that started A$AP’s resurgence. "JD" ends with a Lord Pretty Flacko Joyde reference, small example of the album sequencing I wrote about. We'll see what happens on the next track, on its own, there's just not much reason for "JD." 7. "JD"Īnother rap effort that is cool, strongly due to the production, seems like a small interlude that’s going to transition into something bigger. Great A Tribe Called Quest reference though. There are a few lines, but I’m leaning toward the skip button with "Excuse Me." Wish I had more to write about, but just not getting sparked by this. Woes as in emotional struggles, not as in Drake references. I’ll admit, he has a charisma that makes him entertaining. "Excuse Me"īack to the bars but A$AP hasn’t elevated the subject matter, he's still engulfed in women, weed, and woes. There isn’t any rapping, but rapping would’ve killed the atmosphere. His sound has entered into a new realm, this song feels like the longest thus far. I do commend him for setting a mood that’s like tripping on shrooms while running through Paris with women wearing clothes I can’t pronounce. I remember when the music video was released, I enjoyed the visuals more than Rocky’s singing. I’m still recovering from the previous track, but the bassline is bringing me back into the present.
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