G.O.O.D. Music made it a “Cruel Summer” after releasing the highly anticipated label album.
The entire album is a flashy declaration of the power and tight grip the G.O.O.D. Music family has on the hip-hop game.
The album opens with “To The World” a joint effort by Kanye West and R. Kelly.
The first part of the album contains musical selections that combine theatrical melodies with gritty, hardcore lyrics of Pusha T, CyHi The Prynce, and Big Sean.
Songs such as “Clique” and “Mercy,” have gained widespread radio play.
Other tracks like “New God Flow” and “In The Morning,” contain lyrics that tackle the highly controversial “illuminati” rumors surrounding Kanye West, Jay-Z, and many industry artists.
Kanye West directly addresses stirring issues in his life on the album, including his state of depression following the death of his mother, the constant press coverage he and Kim Kardashian receive, and his controversy with P.E.T.A.
The album switches gears with “Higher” a song which features the sensual vocals of super producer The-Dream, and surprises listeners with an unanticipated verse from Ma$e.
Other vocalists featured on the album include John Legend and Teyana Taylor, who collaborate for a smooth, mid-tempo duet dedicated to a forbidden love affair.
Marsha Ambrosius also appears on the album in “The One,” which combines her sensual vocals with rapping of Big Sean and 2 Chainz.
Kid Cudi, one of the most eclectic artists of the G.O.O.D. Music family, appears on the album with a solo track titled “Creepers” where his distinctive sound, personality, and attitude shine.
The album closes with the summer’s anthem, “I Don’t Like” which features rappers Chief Keef, Jadakiss, Kanye West, 2 Chainz, and Big Sean.
In its entirety, “Cruel Summer” combines a grandiose sound with the confident attitude of the G.O.O.D. Music family to create a project that dedicated Roc Nation fans are sure to enjoy from beginning to end.
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- Alaetra chisholm, Contributor