‘Whole Lotta Waiting’ for a Playboi Carti album
Playboi Carti’s release of “Whole Lotta Red” was polarizing, with some critics giving it high praise while others criticized it. Photo by Matt Siciliano-Salazar | The Signal
Atlanta native Playboi Carti’s long-anticipated sophomore album “Whole Lotta Red” dropped on Dec. 25, 2020. The album was his first full release following his 2018 album “Die Lit.”
“Whole Lotta Red’’s reception was polarizing. Some outlets gave the album a high score, praising its experimental production. Others said the album was grating and uninspiring.
Sophomore Guillermo Flores discussed how the album differed from his previous projects.
The Best Albums of January 2021: Maluma, Weezer and More Jon Dolan
Each month, the editors and critics at Rolling Stone compile a list of our favorite new albums. Our picks for January include Colombian pop star Maluma’s Jamaican detour, a brilliant new LP from hip-hop innovator Madlib and great post-punk from Pom Poko and Goat Girl.
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The Colombian star worked with Jamaican artists to create an organic LP that never feels like musical tourism. Though the island’s legendary dancehall producer Bobby Digital is responsible for the dembow riddim that came to define reggaetón, Maluma’s latest represents less a homecoming than a pilgrimage. What keeps
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The 13 Best New Songs This Week
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what s out and also what s hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we ve narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you plenty of time.
Expect to see selections from the established stars, the next wave of new talent, the up-and-comers and everyone else in between. If your song is fire enough to beat the competition, it ll take one of the weekly spots. You can trust us on this one; follow our lead and you ll never get laughed off of the aux cord again. Your friends will finally trust you with playlists; it ll be wonderful. In addition to that, you can check back every week for the latest and greatest tracks. You ll always have somewhere to turn to each week, being sure to find some songs you ll dig.