Saweetie, “Closer” | Track Review 🎵

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Saweetie taps H.E.R. for the assist on “Closer,” a groovy, melodic/pop-oriented rap single set to appear on her debut album, Pretty B*tch Music. 

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”S” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”][/otw_shortcode_dropcap]o, how talented is 🎙 Saweetie – “That is the question!” The 🏆 Grammy-nominated rapper is scoring hits while simultaneously receiving criticism.  Regardless of the skeptics, she continues to release music including a new single with 🏆 Grammy winner 🎙 H.E.R., 🎵 “Closer”.  “Closer” is set to appear on the rapper’s 2022 debut album, 💿 Pretty Bitch Music. My, oh my, what a title.  Anyway, does Saweetie have another bop or her hands, or is “Closer” a flop?

“Closer” falls in line with several pop-oriented records from female rappers.  The first thought that comes to mind when I hear “Closer” is it’s like songs released by🎙 Doja Cat (Yes, I know they have collaborated). I doubt this is a coincidence given her success, particularly with records like 🎵 “Say So” and more recently, 🎵 “Kiss Me More” (featuring 🎙SZA).  Instead of tapping SZA for the assist, it’s H.E.R. who embraces those light, sexy, feel-good vibes.  Like Doja, Saweetie brings a more aggressive, biting approach to her rhymes in the verses, contrasting the smooth backdrop (🎛 DJ Swish, 🎛 Kaine, 🎛 Mike Crook, and 🎛 Ryan Ogren). Saweetie’s rhymes encompass sex mostly (“Take them eight-inch out them drawers / Da Vinci dick, come paint these walls”), with some drip mixed in (“I got ‘em sending Birkins on my birthday”). Is it effective? It’s successful, though, I feel like I’ve already heard this song, which makes me a bit skeptical.

Final Thoughts 💭

So, is “Closer” a bop or a flop? My guess is that “Closer” will end up being a hit for Saweetie with many of her fans considering it a bop.  I don’t know that I’d go that far to call it a certified bop, but it’s nowhere near being a flop.  I do wish, however, that Saweetie could distinguish herself from other female rappers.  I don’t feel that “Closer” brings her any ‘closer’ to separate herself even if it’s quite catchy.  Maybe she doesn’t need to right now, particularly if my prediction that this will become a hit rings true.  Still, personally, I’d like to see more from Saweetie.

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🎙 Saweetie • 🎵 “Closer” (Ft. H.E.R.) • 🏷 ICY / Warner • 🗓 2.11.22

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