Roddy Ricch is quite obviously the next big star in rap music, as he has a song that has been sitting at #1 for the last four weeks in "The Box", while this album has become a streaming monster. It's worth asking: Is the hype real?
Well, I can definitely see why this guy is famous. He has an interesting voice and persona in his music, and knows how to craft a hook. It's no secret that "The Box" is a fantastic, mesmerizing song, and Roddy Ricch's off-kilter delivery is what really makes it shine. Well, that and the "eee-err." Love me some eee-err.
But does gthe rest of the album hold up to "The Box"? I'd argue that parts of it even surpass it. The closing track, "War Baby", is a fantastic portrayal of Ricch's life before he got famous. The album is full of these introspective moments, with "Gods Eyes" providing another perspective on what his fame means to him from where he came from. The songs don't always land, and I feel like some of it could have been cut, but the real gems on this album keep it afloat, and definitely keep me interested as to where Roddy Ricch is going to go with his career. Good stuff.
7/10
Best Tracks: "The Box", "Gods Eyes", "Peta", "Tip Toe", "War Baby"
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