Wale busts on the scene again with a “Gift” for rap. It
seems like Wale has finally figured out his sound for the most part. Yes this
album is better than most of Rick Ross’s albums. The album gets off to a decent
start, and things only get better. Wale hasn’t really improved lyrically since
2011’s Ambition, but the production
is better, as are the song’s concepts. Both versions of Bad are included, but I
like the Rihanna version more. Wale also has Meek Mill, Ne-Yo, 2 Chainz, Wiz
Khalifa, and Nicki Minaj. Juicy J is also up here, and of course there’s Rick
Ross. So whats the final verdict? Its Wale’s best album to date. Its more
interesting and catchy than his previous two albums. It's a solid 9/10.
This album review is way overdue. I've had a long time to sit with the album....I really liked it at first but it hasn't really aged as well as other Kanye projects. Kanye's lyricism has taken a noticeable decline. I mean hes not horrible but alot of these bars are bad or tasteless. Ty Dolla $ign on the other hand does a great job on pretty much every track. The production though, as with most Kanye albums is really good. Some of it was reminiscent of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy or Yeezus. There are a few guest spots and most are well used. Hearing Kanye's daughter, North West, on "Talking"is cute. Freddie Gibbs steals the show on the hilarious "Back to Me". "Carnival" is a certified hit which features Playboi Carti & Rich the Kid. Overall most of these songs are good but I cant say this really adds much to Kanye's illustrious discography. Lyrics 19 Beats 23 Depth 22 Tilt 21 Verdict 85