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Mac Miller continues to be a polarizing figure in today’s hip-hop community. With more of an effort to return to his distinct, “chill-wave” style, A$AP Rocky could make a bigger bang with his debut album, but LongLiveA$AP earns the number nine spot, nonetheless. The cypher-styled “1 Train” is an instant new-school classic, as Rocky holds his own over a Hit-Boy beat with six of his comrades. , Kendrick Lamar, and A$AP Ferg, among others, turning in memorable verses. However, LongLiveA$AP succeeds in the feature department, with ScHoolboy Q, Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown, Big K.R.I.T. Producer, Clams Casino, acclaimed for his beats on Rocky’s mixtape, was only present on two tracks, to the dismay of fans.
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Thanks to the early success of singles, “Goldie” and “F*ckin’ Problems,” Rocky had definite mainstream appeal for his release, bolstered by the presence of Skrillex on the eventual single, “Wild for the Night.” What Rocky failed to deliver was the laid-back, “chill-wave” that characterized his mixtape, LiveLoveA$AP. Despite a very early album leak, A$AP Rocky managed to impress on his debut studio album, LongLiveA$AP. Best believe that Hov will be motivated to deliver for his next studio offering. Beginning the album with “Holy Grail” featuring Justin Timberlake, was a fairly hit-or-miss decision on Jay’s part as well. Although songs like “Tom Ford,” “Picasso Baby” and “Oceans,” featuring Frank Ocean are all memorable songs independently, Magna Carta boasts little-to-no album flow, and has great songs mixed with shorter, forgettable tracks. What he delivered was a slew of tracks, anchored by production from the likes of Timbaland and Pharrell, without much consistency or theme. Especially considering the exclusive Samsung partnership, the advance tracklist and lyric reveals, and the left-field marketing scheme, JAY Z had all eyes planted on Magna Carta… Holy Grail.
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JayHova’s latest outing, Magna Carta… Holy Grail may have been extremely anticipated by the hip-hop community, but there is no denying that it could have been a bigger statement.