Monday, March 28, 2016
Domo Genesis "Genesis" Album Review
To say I this album is long overdue would be an understatement, this is an album that has been crave for by the masses. The day has finally come for the Odd Future star to step out of the shadow of his predecessors. His Odd Future Records debut, Genesis, is the culmination of his years of consistency, the result of existing on the fringes of his friends’ fame and trying to earn his keep.
On Genesis, the stars perfectly align for the rapper known for his hazy, laissez-faire delivery: better beats and even better lyrics. It’s just the right amount of hallucinatory, relishable and introspective vibes. There’s a more personal touch that his other efforts lacked. For example, the spacey yet soulful “Awkward Groove” kicks off the 12-track LP, setting a distinct tone of certainty (“Look at me now, I got knowledge for every dollar made/ Look at me now, I ain’t scared of none of my flaws/ I got ‘em shook of me now/So if you ever had a doubt, it shouldn’t be now/Nah”) and uncertainty (“I’m looking for my destiny/Take me on a blind date”) that grounds the album as its narrative.
As the album progresses, Domo offers an intense spiritual sound-byte that oozes of god speed in the form of motherly advice (“One Below”), explores love’s sweet, sometimes sour drawl that can leave one “Faded in the Moment,” amongst pensive ain’t sh*t funny flows (“My Own”) and a colorful, body-rocking R&B ambiance accompanied by the genre’s new breakout star Anderson .Paak (“Dapper” has great mainstream appeal sans the sell-out fluff). And then, of course, there’s the expected all-star team collaboration in the form of “Go (Gas)” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Tyler, The Creator, momentarily bringing Genesis’ familiar brash and braggadocios banter on weed smoke, b**ches and drank back to the forefront.
After one full listen you hear the sharper, substance-filled wordplay and, it’s apparent that just as one hopes the stars align in their lives—and in this case Domo’s ambition to find his footing in the rap game—Genesis is the silver lining for the self-proclaimed “regular sized giant” and ” quiet storm,” whose unwavering not yet jaded pursuit of solo stardom just proved naysayers and everyone lost in the sauce all these years wrong.
On Genesis, the stars perfectly align for the rapper known for his hazy, laissez-faire delivery: better beats and even better lyrics. It’s just the right amount of hallucinatory, relishable and introspective vibes. There’s a more personal touch that his other efforts lacked. For example, the spacey yet soulful “Awkward Groove” kicks off the 12-track LP, setting a distinct tone of certainty (“Look at me now, I got knowledge for every dollar made/ Look at me now, I ain’t scared of none of my flaws/ I got ‘em shook of me now/So if you ever had a doubt, it shouldn’t be now/Nah”) and uncertainty (“I’m looking for my destiny/Take me on a blind date”) that grounds the album as its narrative.
As the album progresses, Domo offers an intense spiritual sound-byte that oozes of god speed in the form of motherly advice (“One Below”), explores love’s sweet, sometimes sour drawl that can leave one “Faded in the Moment,” amongst pensive ain’t sh*t funny flows (“My Own”) and a colorful, body-rocking R&B ambiance accompanied by the genre’s new breakout star Anderson .Paak (“Dapper” has great mainstream appeal sans the sell-out fluff). And then, of course, there’s the expected all-star team collaboration in the form of “Go (Gas)” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Tyler, The Creator, momentarily bringing Genesis’ familiar brash and braggadocios banter on weed smoke, b**ches and drank back to the forefront.
After one full listen you hear the sharper, substance-filled wordplay and, it’s apparent that just as one hopes the stars align in their lives—and in this case Domo’s ambition to find his footing in the rap game—Genesis is the silver lining for the self-proclaimed “regular sized giant” and ” quiet storm,” whose unwavering not yet jaded pursuit of solo stardom just proved naysayers and everyone lost in the sauce all these years wrong.
By Rico Johnson, the managing editor of Baller Blog and a hip-hop writer. I'm a wizard with my words. This is my Twitter.
Young Thug Slime Season 3 Review
It’s that time of the year again… Yep Slime Season is upon us and no one couldn’t be happier than Young Thug himself. Young Thug is continuing the trend of releasing free music to the public and back with his third effort of the series Slime Season 3.
I’m going to be honest here, I’m not the biggest of Thug fans because I have to really force myself to sit down and listen to his music. Not to say all his music is bad, but rather inconsistent. Thug will give you a good three dope tracks and the next five are just ehh. To be honest listening to Young Thug is like going to watch a Michael Bay movie… It has its moment, but overall you leave with the thought of “What the fuck was that.” Anyway I’ll give him another chance after his last effort which was “I’m Up”
After listening to this EP I gotta give Thug props (a little bit). Unlike I’m Up though, which lacked direction and seemed more like a hastily thrown together collection of records, SS3 is a cohesive project that continues the Slime Season sound without throwing you into an ocean of similar-sounding material.
"With Them" is a bouncy, Mike WiLL Made It-produced banger and the most fun had on the effort. Rest assured you'll see plenty of memes involving "I want to fuck her, but she play more games than the NBA" if you haven't already. “Memo” might be the standout track, though, an energized showcase of Thug’s mastery of cadence backed by the spacey churning of prized collaborator London On Da Track. "Digits" is another highlight, a melodic ode to spending money that will most likely make significant noise as a single. “It I wanna see some titties I’ll eat at Hooters."
Other great moments from the project include Thugger's impassioned, berserk cackling through the second verse of “Drippin'," the Yak Gotti-less portions of YSL anthem "Slime Shit" and “Worth It,” a woozy love song and the biggest sonic departure amidst the more upbeat, melodic trap stylings of its surroundings.
By Rico Johnson, the managing editor of Baller Blog and a hip-hop writer. I'm a wizard with my words. This is my Twitter.
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