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Aug 12, 2019If The Lost Boy was the new wave rapper's most substantial test of talent and longevity, YBN Cordae passed with flying colours.
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Aug 12, 2019The rapper's skills aren't in question on The Lost Boy, but the album sometimes overshoots in its ambition, aiming for too many styles to hit them all with excellence. It's still a strong collection, and when Cordae strikes a perfect balance of mellow production and lyrical power on standout tracks like "We Gon Make It," it points to even more fully formed work ahead from a strong talent just getting started.
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Aug 12, 2019Both bold and filled with bravado, yet layered and emotional, YBN Cordae is able to convey his desires, hopes, and fears in an ambitious and well-thought out format. A strong debut from an artist who knows that he is capable of long-term success.
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Aug 14, 2019Encapsulates everything a Gen Z rapper should be aiming for; young gun energy mixed with traditional skill.
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Aug 12, 2019Despite the glossy guestlist, The Lost Boy remains Cordae’s show. At 15 songs, it could have used an edit, another voice in the room telling him to tone it down. But still, it’s an assured debut.
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Positive: 52 out of 57
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Mixed: 5 out of 57
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Negative: 0 out of 57
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Feb 23, 2020a good debut, although the lyrics or the beats are nothing crazy, still a good experience. Looking forward for his second lp
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Jan 19, 2020
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Jan 5, 2020Brilliant debut album with great cadence, vibes and a guest list to back it up.