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ben-chssn-blog · 8 years ago
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jpegmafia ~ veteran review
In his latest project, Peggy has grown not only as a creative, but as a lyricist. A listener can clearly tell that this is the same guy behind 2016′s Black Ben Carson, but this is a much more cohesive, diverse project coming from the Baltimore rapper.
First off, this project is ear candy almost of the likes of Scum Fuck Flower Boy, where Jpegmafia has produced, mixed, and mastered every track on the album. The production itself is intricate, with the synths and beats sliced open to welcome an appropriate sound, seemingly random, however homogeneously fits into the track. The listener is always engaged from the sheer diversity of sounds contained in one track, and on the album as a whole. It’s easy to get tunnel vision while juggling every part of an album, but this artist has a firm grasp on everything he does, while still being able to switch beats on the fly. Peggy knows how to creatively explore different beats and tones, while keeping an invincible aura about him. There’s also a dark, violent, nihilistic side to the lyrics which is complimented by the sound. Also, despite the exploration of different samples, drums, and other sounds, Veteran still manages to keep a steady, hard-hitting rhythm throughout.
Jpegmafia’s style becomes increasingly more complex as each track goes on, his flow and lyrical themes different for almost every track. The artist doesn't live under a rock, however never has to prove it to listeners, making “woke” rappers look like a joke. He seems perfectly confident performing not only on tracks like Baby I’m Bleeding, but can keep the audience on their toes with Panic Emoji and Rock and Roll Is Dead. These hard-hitting bangers are broken up with refreshing instrumentals, or the less serious My Thoughts on Neogaf Dying. However, because of these powerful tracks, some others are overshadowed, and their beats seem repetitive or with less enthusiasm than the rest, however the soul of the album is consistent until the end.
8/10
listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=974TXFKtyls
fav tracks: thug tears, baby im bleeding, my thoughts on neogaf dying, rock n roll is dead, libtard anthem, panic emoji
least fav tracks: i cannot fucking wait until morrissey dies, curb stomp
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ben-chssn-blog · 8 years ago
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migos ~ culture ii review
At almost 2 hours long, Migos’ new album is definitely an endurance race, without the satisfying finish. To listen to all 24 tracks would be like running laps, each one as repetitive as the last. 
The album complements their discography thus far, by giving listeners the same flow and sound we have been accustomed to for quite some time. Some moments on the album felt like a drop of fresh water on the tongue, but these moments would always relapse back into oversaturated techniques the trio uses in their music, like the nauseatingly autotuned voice of Quavo. I honestly never understood the hype surrounding the guy, the same rhythm used in almost every verse. Some songs like Made Men make an attempt at using softer, more diverse sounds, but fall flat due to the vocals just not fitting in.
The lyrics are definitely something hip-hop is used to. That’s all I’ll say. The use of this subject matter is so overused, it’s gotten to the point where its unlistenable. 21 Savage, who I’m a fan of, disappoints on his feature, however succeeds in making the one of the only things this album talks about apparent to all of us. Quantity is definitely over quality in this project.
1/10
listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v_rtaye2yY
fav tracks: narcos least fav tracks: bbo, stir fry, crown the kings, flooded, beast, made men
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diy bloom bitchhh . #snow #nature #mountains #matterhorn #zermatt #bloom #lofi (at Zermatt, Switzerland)
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Rappers and how they’re the new rock stars
For once in my life, I won’t just copy-paste my English written task into this box. This time I’ll actually speak right from my brain.
Here’s the deal, rappers draw a huge amount of parallels to rock stars of the good ol’ days. The lyrics stem from the same shit. Punk rock came from a general dissatisfaction toward society. Hip-hop lyrics are the same shit, in the sense that they’re negative and about problems. They’re modern. We don’t have to worry about government problems (except liberals taking to social media), so instead rappers will talk about other heavy shit. Depression. Drugs. Fucked up relationships. Death. Death. Violence. Gangs. Whatever.
Not only that, but fashion has changed because of both of these movements. Before rock, teenage boys would wear ironed shirts, their top button and tie barely holding in their bubbling testosterone. Rock changed that shit. All of a sudden, it was cool to wear tight ass jeans, which probably inspired jeggings. Rap is the same, with kids, for the first time, wanting to wear DESIGNER clothes. If you consider Supreme to be designer. Whatever. It’s a revolution for sure.
And now, Marilyn Manson wanting to collab with Lil Uzi Vert? What the fuck has the world come to, right?
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