XXXTENTACION, SKINS | Album Review
Posthumous project ‘SKINS’ should play well to the XXXTENTACION base, but as an album, it’s ‘undercooked’ as opposed to being ‘well done.’
Posthumous project ‘SKINS’ should play well to the XXXTENTACION base, but as an album, it’s ‘undercooked’ as opposed to being ‘well done.’
Childish Gambino, Hozier, Drake, Janelle Monáe, Drake, and Shawn Mendes earn songs in the top-five of the 100 Best Songs of 2018.
West Coast rapper Jay Rock enlists Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley for his tough, ‘trill’ new addendum to Redemption, “Shit Real.”
Perhaps Gucci Mane, assisted by Quavo won’t change any lives with single “BiPolar,” but he definitely entertains on this banging flex-fest.
Perhaps the lethargic flow and distinct voice of rapper Kodak Black will appeal to some on “Calling My Spirit,” the record falls short by my estimation.
“15 Songs Worth Talking About” features music courtesy of 5 Seconds of Summer, JMSN, Rita Ora, Troye Sivan, and Why Don’t We among others.
“13 Songs Sure to Make You Smile” includes music courtesy of Anderson .Paak, Beach House, Jay-Z, Lil Peep, and Tori Kelly among others.
“13 Songs Somewhat Related to Weather” features music courtesy of Cannibal Corpse, JMSN, Kali Uchis, Kane Brown, and Panic! At the Disco.
Despite bringing some darkness and energy on single “Dark Things,” Chicago rapper Vic Mensa misses the mark, amplified by an overabundance of autotune.
Ahead of his highly-anticipated ‘Championships’ album, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill dropped an honest, personal single, “Oodles O’ Noodles Babies.”
“13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby” features music courtesy of Blood Orange, Kane Brown, Sam Smith, Sofi Tukker, and Why Don’t We among others.
New York rapper A$AP Rocky continues to ‘test’ the listeners on his new, brief, and groovy Tame Impala-fueled single, “Sundress.”