The Goat＜Colored Vinyl＞

Released just a few weeks shy of a year after his brilliant debut Die a Legend, Chicago melodic rapper Polo Gs second album, The Goat, continues the unbroken and virulent hot streak that began with his first songs. The combination of emotional vulnerability, lyrical depth, and technical dexterity that locked into place on Die a Legend takes on new forms over the course of The Goats 15 songs. Theres still a fair number of tracks built around instrumentals led by sad piano loops and melodic sung/rapped flows about pain and tragedy. In addition to this well-worn style, however, Polo G collaborates with NLE Choppa and Stunna 4 Vegas on the breathlessly frenzied Go Stupid, all three rappers in a state of violent overdrive as they plow through a Mike WiLL Made-It beat. A posthumous feature from Juice WRLD adds even more gravity to the emotive pop beat of Flex, and unexpectedly devoted and romantic lyrics give Martin & Gina an uncharacteristically lovestruck feel. When Polo Gs controlled melodic approach is paired with Mustards masterful production on Heartless, it results in one of the albums most immediately powerful songs. The Goat is full of daring approaches, intense performances, and skillfully constructed songs. Its best tracks give a sense that Polo G, already a captivating talent, is capable of even greater things. ~ Fred Thomas

次々と新たな才能を輩出しているシカゴから登場した若きラッパーの2作目。史上最高(GOAT)とみずから冠しているだけに、時にオートチューンを交えてメロディアスなフロウを聴かせつつ地力のあるラップを披露し、2パックの名曲"Changes"を下敷きにした"Wishing For A Hero"では昨今のBLMムーヴメントに呼応して強いメッセージを発信している。同郷の故ジュース・ワールドとのコラボ曲も収録。
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