To begin off the 12 months 2022, Cordae, Gunna and Earl Sweatshirt have been a few of the many artists whose albums set excessive precedents. On the flipside, SZA, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Mount Westmore, & Metro Boomin’ are closing out the 12 months sturdy with their extremely anitcipated album releases.
SZA
SZA’s triple platinum album, Ctrl, grew to become the soundtrack for a lot of twenty-somethings experiencing rising pains of maturity. 5 years later, SZA is closing out the 12 months together with her sophomore album, SOS, which follows the identical theme as Ctrl however from a extra confident viewpoint: “This ain’t no warning shot / Case all you hoes forgot,”, she sings. The 23-track challenge options Phoebe Bridgers, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, Lizzo, and Ol’ Soiled Bastard. SOS showcases the maturation, sonically and lyrically, for Solána. All through the album she maintains her signature lo-fi beats however sprinkles in soft-rock. SOS acts as a music gradient – one hour of transitions into hip hop, grunge/punk, and R&B.
Mount Westmore
Supergroup, Mount Westmore, has launched their debut album Snoop, Dice, 40, $hort. In the course of the pandemic, the 4 rap veterans determined to type a gaggle that might mix their distinctive kinds collectively. Since every member acts as a hip hop icon on their very own, collectively these rappers showcase the old-school, California-sound of storytelling over signature West Coast beats. The primary observe opens with an unyielding declaration of the albums tone, “California’/ fa’sho, fa’sho/ inform the individuals that is Mount Westmore”, the rappers state.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Summer season Jam alumnus, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, has launched his fourth studio album, Me vs Myself. The challenge’s theme is half himself, Artist Dubouse and half performer, A Boogie. The 22-track challenge options Tory Lanez, Roddy Wealthy, Kodak Black, Don Q, G Herbo, Lil Durk and H.E.R. The unique launch date was November 4th, however was pushed again to keep away from competing with Her Loss, a collaborative studio album with Drake and 21 Savage. The rapper teased followers earlier this week by dropping “Water (Drowning Pt. 2)” that includes Kodak Black.
Kay Flock
Bronx-bred drill rapper, Kay Flock rose to fame in 2021 by a wide range of singles, most notably “Not within the Temper” by Lil Tjay. Then earlier this 12 months, Flock launched “Shake It” that includes Dougie B and Cardi B which debuted #51 on Billboards HOT 100. In the present day (Dec 9,) the 19-year has launched The D.O.A. Tape Care Package deal which is an expanded version to his 2021 mixtape. The rapper is at the moment incarcerated for allegedly killing Oscar Hernandez.
Metro Boomin
Final Friday, (Dec 2,), St. Louis native, Metro Boomin launched his second studio album HEROES & VILLAINS, a follow-up from 2017’s Not All Hero’s Put on Capes. The 15 observe challenge options acquainted collaborators equivalent to 21 Savage, Yung Nudy, The Weeknd, Travis Scott and Younger Thug whereas John Legend, Don Toliver and Chris Brown lend R&B vocals to some tracks. Future, Gunna, A$AP Rocky, and Takeoff make a number of appearances all through the 48-minute challenge. Forward of the album’s launch, Metro Boomin dropped a six-minute promotional film starring LaKeith Stanfield, Morgan Freeman, Younger Thug and Gunna.
