Review: ‘Invasion of Privacy’ pops with fierce, funny flow
“Invasion of Privacy” is funny, fierce, loud-mouthed and in-your-face.
“Invasion of Privacy” is funny, fierce, loud-mouthed and in-your-face.
“Culture II” is a one hour and 45 minute long behemoth that drags on endlessly. The album overindulges on uninspired lyrics and identical songs.
In a special bonus episode of Deja View, Life & Culture Editor Jake Leary talks to Multimedia Editor Matt Maloney about his review of NBA star Damian Lillard’s new album “CONFIRMED” and his thoughts on athletes branching out beyond their sport.
While he demonstrates some songwriting skill, on this album it’s pretty clear that music is just his side hustle.
That’s a big part of what rap is about, just saying what you want and trying to change the world politically.
Uzi’s colorful influences come together to create one of the more entertaining trap albums released this year.
But the absurdism undermines the film’s attempts at genuineness, and the more poignant moments don’t land.
BROCKHAMPTON’S ability to focus on the present while also acknowledging its past differentiates it from other notable rap groups.
It may not be a straightforward classic like “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” or sonically experimental like “To Pimp a Butterfly,” but it has mass appeal.
Future sacrificed the high-energy simplicity that put him on the map for an overabundance of deep contemplation that doesn’t fit his artistic persona.