On fourth studio album Demons Protected by Angels, Canadian rapper and mainstream success story NAV shows more of himself in multiple ways, co-producing the majority of the record and moving away slightly from the usual shallow materialism of his lyrics for more personal material. NAV reveals feelings of vulnerability and loneliness on some tracks, while concentrating on jewelry, money, and fame on the more club-ready songs. Along with more thoughtful solo performances, a steady flow of guest stars come through to add excitement to Demons Protected by Angels. Lil Baby and Travis Scott guest on the sinister and unrelenting "Never Sleep," Lil Uzi Vert adds pop personality to "Dead Show," and elsewhere Bryson Tiller, Gunna, Don Toliver, Babyface Ray, and others appear alongside NAV in moments of both intensity and contemplation. ~ TiVo Staff
Rovi
ウィークエンド率いるXOのラッパーによる約 2年ぶりの新作。トラヴィス・スコットとリル・ベイビーが参加し、テイ・キースらが手掛けた先行曲"Never Sleep"を筆頭にフューチャーやガンナ、リル・ウージー・ヴァートら豪華ゲスト陣を迎え、陰鬱さも醸したキャッチーなフロウと現行メインストリームど真ん中のエモめなトラップ・サウンドをブレンド。ラストを飾る"Ball In Peace"は今年2月に急逝した友人に捧げられている。
bounce (C)Masso 187um
タワーレコード(vol.467(2022年10月25日発行号)掲載)