Janet returns after a long album drought. The album is good,
filled with thoughtful songs. There aren’t many guests, but J.Cole and Missy
Elliot deliver on their respective tracks. Black Eagle is a really interesting
track. The album’s production is solid but nothing over achieving. Lyrically
Janet does well, but I feel like she’s channeling MJ a little too much. No Sleep w/or without J.Cole is the best song here.Janet
obviously wanted to make an album that sounded different than her 2008 outing
Discipline, and the result is a win.
Ok I am a big Schoolboy Q fan. I gotta say I love this album...but believe it or not what kept me from getting it till fall 2024 was that horrendous album artwork lol. I mean damn its gross! Schoolboy has some great flows and lyricism on this album. "Thank god 4 me" is absolute flames. "Blueslides" is another highlight. There's something about the song "first" that is just so catchy to me. "Yern" is also pretty hard man. The guest list is minimal but it works. The production is really good here too. The album isn't quite as good as Blank Face to me but its definitely a major improvement over his last album Crash Talk. Definitely check this one out. Lyrics 24 Beats 23 Depth 23 Tilt 23 Verdict 93