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4/30/2019 0 Comments Album Reviews in 200 Words or LessBrowse All Album ReviewsKevin Abstract - ARIZONA BABY
​Brockhampton mastermind Kevin Abstract returns to the spotlight after a nearly three-year hiatus. The album starts out strong with two standout tracks. Big Wheels features elements of modern trap with pounding 808’s and ticking hi-hats, but also includes a jazzy interlude straight out a 90’s hip-hop instrumental. In Joyride, Abstract flows well over a drum-and-bass breakbeat, and utilizes autotune, likely in the hands of producer Romil Hemnani. The album features a number of more introspective tracks like Georgia, Corpus Christi, and Peach where Abstract takes time to discuss his childhood, touring, and ex-Brockhampton member Ameer who was ousted after controversy last year. Abstract cements his legacy as a masterful hook writer with catchy choruses and refrains on Joyride, Georgia, Baby Boy, and Boyer, the hard-hitting outro to the album. He also uses the project as a chance to introduce Dominic Fike to the world, featuring him on Peach and Crumble over mellow guitar riffs. The Florida artist was co-signed by Abstract recently after started bidding wars over his music following a handful of releases. This project is a fantastic return for the ever-elusive Abstract, and paints a promising picture for the futures of both his solo work and Brockhampton.
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