Pros:
Beats and incredibly timeless and fresh while retraining a retro feel, manipulating samples in creative ways and packing in a host of memorable and prominent bass lines
Rapping is both technically superb and emotionally resonant, feeling very raw (with some tracks being recorded in a single take!)
Thematic content is well-delivered, balancing optimism and nihilism well against a backdrop of gang violence
Cons:
Hooks tend to be rather flat and unmemorable, crying out for more melodic content
Similar drum loops and instrumentation between tracks can harm the record's diversity
Best: The World Is Yours
Worst: One Time 4 Your Mind
7/10 It's a classic
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