Immediately upon release, LYFË caught the attention of both Yeat’s underground fan base and mainstream media. Over the last few months he has disarmed packed rooms of rowdy concert goers, leaving them silent as they hold fast to every syllable sung. This could be my last song, ho/It feel like I’m dying on the edge, ho/Yeah, I be taking percs just for my head, ho,” he croons on “Lët ya know. Another generation of rappers who grew up on Chief Keef, Young Thug, and Future, armed with melodies soaked in AutoTune and lyrics that range from incredibly melodramatic to what can simply be put as vibes have become the obsessions of SoundCloud communities.

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Similar to lead single “Gët Busy,” the best Yeat songs feel like a steady build to one euphoric moment. A routinely great artist, much of Sufjan's universal appeal comes from his skills as a gifted narrator, pairing personal musings on love and devotion with commentary on American culture, whilst welding folk and electronica, the ambient and existential. The way many of those producers lean on distortion, glitching, and pitch changes would be an energizing twist to beats that are too polished and formulaic. It’s a problem that’s more noticeable on Project X and Trip at Knight because Carson and Trippie don’t elevate the staleness with distinct vocal quirks like Yeat so often does.Later, he bounces between reckless drug talk and slight introspection on “Bak on ëm” over what sounds like a Back From the Dead era Young Chop instrumental. Recorded at Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn, NY, with the help of producer/arrangers Mike Buckley and Vincent Chiarito (both members of Charles Bradley's Extraordinaires) and crack team of a-list musicians, his upcoming album blends heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment. Pitchfork may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. There’s too much money to be made and deals to be signed, and therefore any additional weirdness will take a backseat.

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As the meaning behind their label name suggests (a rough translation from Spanish as 'hill view') Loma Vista has climbed to the summit of today's musical landscape, engaging and representing a sweeping range of the most popular scenes and genres of today. The underground rapper and producer brings his artistic vision to life in this XX-track album where he continues to push boundaries with his music carving out his own path in the culture.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. Comprised of various labels we know and love at Rough Trade (Bella Union, ATO, Speedy Wunderground, Phantasy, Heavenly, Mute and more) PIAS [Recordings] filter through some of the most diverse artistry to our racks, which we greatly enjoy digging into. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.