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An ode to everything that made him,
's fourth album,
, is a bold and bombastic set of gut-rumbling rap anthems ideal for windows-down summer driving. Unlike 2018's dark and moody
,
is energized, party-friendly, and fun, buffered by a nostalgic throwback energy that ties his past to the present. Lyrically, that past is entrenched throughout, with
honoring his parents, shouting out Florida rap predecessors
, and
, and painting a rich, detailed canvas of daily life in Miami's Carol City neighborhood. Production-wise,
is a thrill, a blend of classic Miami bass and
's twisted experimental rap potpourri. At a trim 29 minutes, there's not a second wasted here; even the interludes contribute to the overall hometown experience and are funny to boot. Highlights abound, including the speaker-blasting "Ricky" -- named after
's father -- and the menacing collaboration with Maybach don
on the feverish bass boomer "BIRDZ." While
maintains his position as one of the more thoughtful and introspective emcees of his generation -- delivering anguished tracks such as "Speedboat" and "Bushy B Interlude" --
is mostly concerned with head-spinning, physically inspiring jams. This ethos is especially apparent during the wild closing stretch, which kicks off with standout "Carolmart" featuring
. Atop funhouse production,
showers love upon Dade County and South Florida, boasting with a wink as the thundering bass splits the concrete of the streets he's representing. "Shake 88" with
pivots to the strip club, absorbing some raucous New Orleans bounce into
's orbit. He closes with the cacophonous "P.A.T." featuring
, ending an otherwise fun-loving album with an aggressive, menacing rager that reminds listeners that sunny Florida still has its share of violence, drugs, and mischief. In less than a half hour,
establishes himself not only as one of the most capable and exciting artists of his generation, but also worthy of a place in Miami's rap pedigree, right alongside the local icons who inspired this gem. ~ Neil Z. Yeung