The gambit is clear: Like Cam’ron’s embrace of the colour pink or Young Thug’s trailblazing sing-song, Carti’s babble is a middle finger to preconceived notions of what it means to be a rapper, and to rap’s general tendency towards masculine tough talk-or, as a line on 2018’s “R.I.P.” went, “Fuck that mumblin’ shit, fuck that mumblin’ shit/Bought a crib for my momma off that mumblin’ shit.” Forget being a voice of authority, there are times it doesn’t even sound like Carti is saying words.īorn Jordan Carter in 1996, Carti got his start in the Atlanta underground, connecting with A$AP Rocky at a festival in 2015-a relationship that vaulted him towards the mainstream and also put him at the emerging junction between streetwear and high fashion. Punky, exhilarating and daringly simple, Carti’s music pushes the bright minimalism of 2010s trap to almost abstract extremes, combining twinkly synths with noisy bass and a flow that sounds like one long ad-lib, or-yeah, let’s get it out there-baby talk. Seriously, clean it up the song sounds so much better without all that background yapping nonsense."Playboi Carti is one of those rappers who represents a creative line in the sand: Either you’re with it or you ain’t. *puts on best grumpy old man impression* Let it be known that I hate all the "ya ya's," "Young Money," and "coohs" that happen in rap songs today. If I can leave you this week with one “old man yells at cloud” critique of this song (and many others), it’s that there are way too many hip-hop adlibs hanging around in the background. It’s been two years since I’ve heard anything new from Lana, so more music to sink my teeth into. is just that one more thing: the next song, the next episode. Sometimes, all you want from an artist/TV show/etc. If you're familiar with Lana at all, there isn't much else for me to say to you about “Summer Bummer.” It’s more of the same - in the best way possible, since I dig what she’s putting down. The dichotomy of the two works well, as it always has for Lana. The promiscuous feel of the song supports Lana's vocals excellently she graces the song with excited high-pitched notes and smooth, casual lows. It deals with lust and longing, which should come as no surprise given the title of the album.
The song paints a picture of two individuals who are having an affair with one another.
Oh, did I mention that Dope was my favorite film of 2015?Īs with many of Lana's songs, “Summer Bummer” deals with complicated and risque emotions. “Yamborghini High” was one of my favorite rap songs in recent memory, and I listened to At. Also, I'm not sure that I can adequately express my adoration of A$AP Rocky in this post but needless to say, I'm a huge fan. It’s a rap-focused song that’s almost more like an A$AP Mob song featuring Lana Del Rey, so you’ll particularly enjoy it if you’re a fan of A$AP Mob’s The Cozy Tapes Vol. Pulling up anywhere in a tank feels pretty unnecessary unless, of. But with a new cast of supporting artists/guests - Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, and A$AP Rocky, among others - her new material draws heavily from the “combine pop with ” playbook, and “Summer Bummer” is a perfect pop+rap gem.Ī$AP Rocky appears on two of the album’s bigger hits so far: “Summer Bummer” and “Groupie Love.” I like “Summer Bummer” a lot better, but “Groupie Love” is a good song as well. Playboi Carti's show last night at The Forum saw the rapper live his lyrics, pulling up onstage in his Kanye West-gifted tank.
The general theme holds from the rest of LDR’s catalog: melancholia set to retro vibes. But by the time Born to Die came out, I appreciated what she brought to the table, so that record got a lot of play from yours truly.Īnyway, I had initially missed the boat on Lust for Life, but I gave it a listen over the weekend and really liked what I heard. It was 2010, and I was still focused almost entirely on hip-hop and electronic music, so artists like Lana were not part of my musical palette. When I first heard her self-titled debut album, I was not a fan. Here’s a confession: The last couple of years, I've been especially bad at keeping track of when my favorite artists are making new music.I think it’s in part because the music industry has shifted to favor songs/singles over album releases, but whatever the case, I totally missed the news that Lana Del Rey had put out her fifth studio album, Lust for Life, despite the fact that I’ve been a Lana fan for a long time now.