Luv Is Rage 2 Review, Lil Uzi Vert Delivers

“Luv Is Rage 2” by Lil Uzi Vert is finally here, also known as yeah, yeah, yeah: the album by anyone that presses play for this.

The Philadelphia rapper picked up steam leaving 2016 with a feature on “Bad and Boujee.” Then kept it going releasing one of the hottest songs 2017 with “XO Tour Life.”

Rage 2 lives up to what fans would expect from the catchy adlibs, anime references and a  braggadocios swagger on the tracks.

“The Way Life Goes” is an anthem for those going through rough times or experiencing loss. While boasting on parts, it’s clear that Uzi’s trying to convince himself that he’s better off than before.

This is apparent in the verse he says “If she ever call my phone you know I gotta dead her. But I like that girl too much, I wish I never met her.”

Uzi is creative when it comes to making tracks, there’s even a charm to the simplicity of the tunes. But, that’s also the downfall of a majority of tracks as they get too A-B-C elementary.

Pretty decent songs play most of the runtime, then “How to Talk” came on where Uzi literally rhymes with variations of yeah. I had to admire the stones it took to troll the people who dislike his adlib by doubling down.

Replace every period on this review with a “woah,” “huh” or “yeah” and you’ll have summed up the project as Lil Uzi Vert writes like a college student trying to meet word count.

Lines like “No I’m not a rat but I’m all about my cheddar,” would be cringe worthy coming from any other artist, but his delivery and flow make them work.

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“Unfazed” is example of when the repetition succeeds, this is a club song where nothing lyrically fancy is needed and is only saved thanks to The Weekend doing what he does best…singing about drugs and women.

Uzi raps here like someone is pointing a gun at him, threatening to shoot if he spits anything worth hearing. Well, he made it through the verse so take that as you will.

“Neon Guts” featuring Pharrell is also a standout as Skateboard P pulls a Casey Anthony as he murders the beat after creating it. Uzi and P make a great duo, as they’re both craftsman when it comes to making melodic jams.

The best song still remains “XO Tour Life” as the depressingly catchy anthem showcases what makes Uzi great.

“I’m committed, not addicted, but it keep control of me. All the pain, now I can’t feel it, I swear that it’s slowing me.”

Heartache has never been so compelling to sing as it is on the song. XO would make peppy Flo from Progressive commercials put on pounds of eyeliner, all black clothing and a choker.

While the project has a few gems and definitely grows on you with consecutive plays it is just held back in parts by repetition and uninspired songs.

While it’s not quite adlibs: the album, there’s enough quality content in between them to look forward to for what Uzi does next.

Worth an Add: XO Tour Life, Unfazed, The Way Life Goes, Neon Guts
Worth A Listen: 444+222, Sauce It Up

 

 

Made Music: Childish Gambino

Gambino has risen to music’s top ranks to make a modern classic in the song “3005”. Drake better watch out, because “Telegrah Ave” is going to be on constant replay, taking over all the streets.

The video is weird and watching the other connected videos only adds to the insanity.”Because The Internet”, definitely deserves a listen if you like these songs.

Youtube commenters talk about his nappy hair, but as long as he keeps making great music, I’ll hide every comb in the city to keep those creative juices flowing.

I don’t usually post this many videos. The exception this week is because their connected into one large project. If you can realize the common thread in all the videos, comment below to let everyone else know.

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