While most of the hip-hop world's focus centers around the Pusha T-Drake beef, in case you missed it A$AP Rocky released a very personal and groundbreaking album "Testing."
"Testing" is Rocky's third studio album, but this one's significance may be greater than either of his previous releases. This is the first album release since one of his close friends and group member A$AP Yams' tragic death. Still channeling the emotions from that, Rocky expressed on some of his emotions on this album.
Although, the album has received a great share of criticism thus far we can all agree that the timing of the release is probably what's hurting it's perception the most. But, it's obviously out of anyone's control when an unprecedented rap beef between …show more content…
Late last year, Rocky spoke with GQ about "testing out new sounds." https://www.gq.com/story/asap-rocky-gq-style-cover-story
Rocky explored deep into what he wanted to accomplish with his new album in terms of sound and trying new things. He proclaimed that perhaps too many artists in today's music maintain their sound, because they're is no risk for that. It's the easy thing to do. Knowing that prior to listening to this album is more than significant before making premature judgment.
There are a few tracks that resonated with us whether good or bad, but it wouldn't be fair not to begin with the track "A$AP Forever." Approaching the release of the album , this is the main single everyone knew would be on it. Incorporating a Moby sample instilled a nostalgic vibe to it and helps add to the quality of the track …show more content…
What you get now, is a combination of Hill's uneasiness, Ocean's skepticism, and Rocky's grief and you've got a song addressing issues either within' themselves or in the world we live in.
Nonetheless, out of the 15 tracks on the album, there is only one skippable track. "Tony Tone" was just kind of a dull song. Not much of a beat to it, not much of a message. On top of that it's only a little over three minutes. Just not enough substance. Other than that, you've gotta love the 90's hip-hop sound Rocky integrated on "Hun43rd," and the creative production on "Changes." There's so many different genres being explored by Rocky on this album which makes it that much more intriguing.
Typical hip-hop fans will all agree that "Live.Love.A$AP " is still the most prolific and quality album the MOB have released to date, but "Testing" showcases the creative and technical lyricism Rocky has the potential to show from time to time. It may not be the best album out, but it can't be overlooked since it's still a superior album overall. We wanted to give it 8 out of 10 stars, but it loses a half a star for the timing and another half-star since we've still yet to get a timeless album from Rocky, who's more than capable of doing
"Testing" is Rocky's third studio album, but this one's significance may be greater than either of his previous releases. This is the first album release since one of his close friends and group member A$AP Yams' tragic death. Still channeling the emotions from that, Rocky expressed on some of his emotions on this album.
Although, the album has received a great share of criticism thus far we can all agree that the timing of the release is probably what's hurting it's perception the most. But, it's obviously out of anyone's control when an unprecedented rap beef between …show more content…
Late last year, Rocky spoke with GQ about "testing out new sounds." https://www.gq.com/story/asap-rocky-gq-style-cover-story
Rocky explored deep into what he wanted to accomplish with his new album in terms of sound and trying new things. He proclaimed that perhaps too many artists in today's music maintain their sound, because they're is no risk for that. It's the easy thing to do. Knowing that prior to listening to this album is more than significant before making premature judgment.
There are a few tracks that resonated with us whether good or bad, but it wouldn't be fair not to begin with the track "A$AP Forever." Approaching the release of the album , this is the main single everyone knew would be on it. Incorporating a Moby sample instilled a nostalgic vibe to it and helps add to the quality of the track …show more content…
What you get now, is a combination of Hill's uneasiness, Ocean's skepticism, and Rocky's grief and you've got a song addressing issues either within' themselves or in the world we live in.
Nonetheless, out of the 15 tracks on the album, there is only one skippable track. "Tony Tone" was just kind of a dull song. Not much of a beat to it, not much of a message. On top of that it's only a little over three minutes. Just not enough substance. Other than that, you've gotta love the 90's hip-hop sound Rocky integrated on "Hun43rd," and the creative production on "Changes." There's so many different genres being explored by Rocky on this album which makes it that much more intriguing.
Typical hip-hop fans will all agree that "Live.Love.A$AP " is still the most prolific and quality album the MOB have released to date, but "Testing" showcases the creative and technical lyricism Rocky has the potential to show from time to time. It may not be the best album out, but it can't be overlooked since it's still a superior album overall. We wanted to give it 8 out of 10 stars, but it loses a half a star for the timing and another half-star since we've still yet to get a timeless album from Rocky, who's more than capable of doing