The Kid That Did is the fourth studio album from Detroit rapper Babyface Ray, arriving a year after 2023s Summers Mine. The record focuses on his rise to prominence as he strives to make it out of the city. Largely in the same vein as his previous effort, the tone of The Kid That Did is generally hard-won yet optimistic, balancing subtle humor and confidence with icy yet melodic production. BossMan Dlow delivers the albums standout guest verse on "Count Money," and other featured emcees include Veeze, Hunxho, and Fabolous. The release reached number 72 on the Billboard 200. ~ Paul Simpson
Rovi
コンスタントなリリースが続くデトロイトの人気ラッパーによる4作目は、フッドから抜け出してブレイクを果たした自身のことを綴ったもので、メロディアスなトラックやラップが主題のエモさをより際立たせている。ボスマン・ドロウやG・ハーボら多彩なゲストが参加するなか、シメの"The World Is Yours"での貫禄あるファボラスのアシストが見事。
bounce (C)Masso 187um
タワーレコード(vol.492(2024年11月25日発行号)掲載)