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On his new album, the Awful Records founder trades his groggy rapping for smooth crooning. Fatherâs early music was defined by sharp contrast. Over minimal, bass-heavy beats, he spearheaded Awful Recordsâ raunchy, misanthropic take on Atlantaâs nightlife and sounds, constantly juxtaposing the turn up with the flame out. Key to his style was his groggy voice, which sounded permanently hungover yet clear. He honed that style on 2018âs polished Awful Swim, which showcased his cheeky writing. On subsequent EPs Hu$band and Tha Thingz I Do 4 Money, Father started trading his syncopated rapping for a syrupy singing voice that turns syllables into slurry. ....