03-05-2025, 16:50
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 2.05.25 #29
Old Phone – Ed Sheeran (4.5/10)
Ed Sheeran is just making the exact same music he made before but worse. 'Old Phone' is about Ed looking through his old phone and seeing his old memories. Ed believes they should be left in the past. The song uses a basic guitar and vocal melody that has a higher sound but is still a sad song; it feels too basic for me to enjoy and once again sends the album in a worse direction.
Priceless – Maroon 5/LISA (1.5/10)
This just made me mad; it's a flimsy love pop song, which Maroon 5 and LISA gave no energy to whatsoever. I know that LISA is trying to chase the bag, but this is just straight-up take all, give nothing. Uninteresting, no build-up and a song that leads you nowhere; even the music video was straight-up slop too.
Dope Boy Phone – Quavo/Takeoff (3.7/10)
Basically half this two-minute song is the words "Dope Boy Phone" being repeated on top of a few "Brrrrrrs" in the background; the rest of the production is the standard boom bap beat you would expect that adds nothing. Things aren't looking great for what's to come from Quavo.
Mind Reader – Mimi Webb/Megan Trainor (4/10)
This was straight mediocre pop that follows the likes of any young TikTok artist; the hook just isn't here either. From the point the song starts to the very end, there's just nothing to make the song get better; it's just flat out some disco song with no texture. But since Meghan Trainor is on the song, can we really be shocked?
Lose My Mind – Don Toliver/Doja Cat/F1 The Album (6.6/10)
You know, radio could pick this up. It has a fast-paced sound that fits F1, which is fitting, seeing it's going in an F1 movie. The verses aren't the clearest, and it feels like the notes are dragged on a little too much throughout the intense energy, but it's not bad. Both rappers gave a good effort.
Benz - Mabel/Clavish (5/10)
Uninteresting, and you forget that you're reviewing it before you even reach the end. Couldn't tell you about it because it's so easy to zone out on this.
Cowboy (Glorilla Remix) – Selena Gomez/Benny Blanco/Glorilla (2/10)
GloRilla adds fast and heavy rap to a soft pop song that is a million miles away from rap.
Think Of Me – HUGEL/David Guetta/Kehlani/Daecolm (6/10)
Sounds like generic drum loop electronic pop. I must admit that it still has somewhat of a catchy summer hook.
The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Barbra Streisand/Hozier (7.5/10)
Great chemistry that these two have together; it was a calm and beautifully composed song that's nearly as peaceful as something you would hear on Classic FM.
The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man) – Car Seat Headrest (7/10)
Not the easiest thing to digest but still pretty catchy; I feel Sam Fender would do a good job on this!
EGYPT (remix) – Westside Gunn/Doechii (7/10)
I could tell it was good, but it kind of just went in one ear and out the other for me.
Gifted Every Strength – Loathe (7/10)
User score 92?? Only the fanbase is rating this. This is a bunch of pretty standard heavy rock that only saves itself when it slows down in the second half; overall, not worth a 92.
GNARLY - KATSEYE (1.5/10)
This sounds like something a cringe but pretty TikTok girl would dance to in the late 2010s who does nothing but dance. The vocals on this use an over-exaggerated fake strong accent that sounds like the typical "periodddd slayyy" accent; there's no way they thought a hyperpop with cuts worse than Skibidi Phonk would appeal.
Recitatif - Mckinley Dixon/Tellar Bank$ (8.4/10)
Mckinley is truly at a style which Kendrick Lamar did in his older eras, and I'm all here for it; he keeps his raps with the realest and best production quality, making it sound like the real old street rap we used to have. Dixon should be much bigger!!
Vacay - Animé (7/10)
Vitamin P – Lay Bankz (3.8/10)
The more we leave her and that "Tell Ur Girlfriend" song in 2024, the better. This is straight poorly made pop rap with bad effects and a short attempt at getting something for social media.
304 - E.K.E/Sexyy Red (4/10)
As usual, Sexyy ruined this.
Voices – Damiano David (7/10)
Not his strongest song; it lacks Damiano's deep energy he often gives. Just a catchy pop song.
Sweet Love – Burna Boy (7/10)
A refresh from his usual.
Where Have You Been - Kelly Clarkson (7/10)
Back in the day, I think this could've been a classic!
Me, U & Pride – 4Batz (7.2/10)
Am I the only one who doesn't think that 4Batz is the most repetitive person ever? I like how it's not always rough rap; the slow and well-produced sound actually has more to it than boom bap traditional rap.
Lost Highway – Kacey Musgraves (6.7/10)
The Spotify snippet sounded better; in the end, this was decent country guitar music but could've shown more.
Boom – Bbno$ (6.9/10)
Bbno$'s fun, bouncy rap is always fun, but this is too repetitive for me.
Microwave – Ro$ama/BigXthaPlug (8/10)
Quick, hard-hitting and a earworm. BigX isn't missing.
The Way I Love You – Jorja Smith (5/10)
In one ear and out the other.
Want You For Life - Mackenzy Mackay (6.6/10)
Sounds like he's really going for that radio song but with a sound that feels slightly overheard, not the greatest.
Find Xanadu – Alison Goldfrapp (7.6/10)
A club disco pop song in which Alison provides a smooth vocal delivery.
French Girls - Dove Cameron (8.1/10)
It's a more chilled version of something you might've heard on 'MAYHEM'. It has the main pop girl energy with some funky chords near the end that bring a packed pop song – really good!
Backup Plan – Bailey Zimmerman/Luke Combs (6.9/10)
Luke brings his deeper and rougher side to match Bailey on the country-rock song.
Old Phone – Ed Sheeran (4.5/10)
Ed Sheeran is just making the exact same music he made before but worse. 'Old Phone' is about Ed looking through his old phone and seeing his old memories. Ed believes they should be left in the past. The song uses a basic guitar and vocal melody that has a higher sound but is still a sad song; it feels too basic for me to enjoy and once again sends the album in a worse direction.
Priceless – Maroon 5/LISA (1.5/10)
This just made me mad; it's a flimsy love pop song, which Maroon 5 and LISA gave no energy to whatsoever. I know that LISA is trying to chase the bag, but this is just straight-up take all, give nothing. Uninteresting, no build-up and a song that leads you nowhere; even the music video was straight-up slop too.
Dope Boy Phone – Quavo/Takeoff (3.7/10)
Basically half this two-minute song is the words "Dope Boy Phone" being repeated on top of a few "Brrrrrrs" in the background; the rest of the production is the standard boom bap beat you would expect that adds nothing. Things aren't looking great for what's to come from Quavo.
Mind Reader – Mimi Webb/Megan Trainor (4/10)
This was straight mediocre pop that follows the likes of any young TikTok artist; the hook just isn't here either. From the point the song starts to the very end, there's just nothing to make the song get better; it's just flat out some disco song with no texture. But since Meghan Trainor is on the song, can we really be shocked?
Lose My Mind – Don Toliver/Doja Cat/F1 The Album (6.6/10)
You know, radio could pick this up. It has a fast-paced sound that fits F1, which is fitting, seeing it's going in an F1 movie. The verses aren't the clearest, and it feels like the notes are dragged on a little too much throughout the intense energy, but it's not bad. Both rappers gave a good effort.
Benz - Mabel/Clavish (5/10)
Uninteresting, and you forget that you're reviewing it before you even reach the end. Couldn't tell you about it because it's so easy to zone out on this.
Cowboy (Glorilla Remix) – Selena Gomez/Benny Blanco/Glorilla (2/10)
GloRilla adds fast and heavy rap to a soft pop song that is a million miles away from rap.
Think Of Me – HUGEL/David Guetta/Kehlani/Daecolm (6/10)
Sounds like generic drum loop electronic pop. I must admit that it still has somewhat of a catchy summer hook.
The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Barbra Streisand/Hozier (7.5/10)
Great chemistry that these two have together; it was a calm and beautifully composed song that's nearly as peaceful as something you would hear on Classic FM.
The Catastrophe (Good Luck With That, Man) – Car Seat Headrest (7/10)
Not the easiest thing to digest but still pretty catchy; I feel Sam Fender would do a good job on this!
EGYPT (remix) – Westside Gunn/Doechii (7/10)
I could tell it was good, but it kind of just went in one ear and out the other for me.
Gifted Every Strength – Loathe (7/10)
User score 92?? Only the fanbase is rating this. This is a bunch of pretty standard heavy rock that only saves itself when it slows down in the second half; overall, not worth a 92.
GNARLY - KATSEYE (1.5/10)
This sounds like something a cringe but pretty TikTok girl would dance to in the late 2010s who does nothing but dance. The vocals on this use an over-exaggerated fake strong accent that sounds like the typical "periodddd slayyy" accent; there's no way they thought a hyperpop with cuts worse than Skibidi Phonk would appeal.
Recitatif - Mckinley Dixon/Tellar Bank$ (8.4/10)
Mckinley is truly at a style which Kendrick Lamar did in his older eras, and I'm all here for it; he keeps his raps with the realest and best production quality, making it sound like the real old street rap we used to have. Dixon should be much bigger!!
Vacay - Animé (7/10)
Vitamin P – Lay Bankz (3.8/10)
The more we leave her and that "Tell Ur Girlfriend" song in 2024, the better. This is straight poorly made pop rap with bad effects and a short attempt at getting something for social media.
304 - E.K.E/Sexyy Red (4/10)
As usual, Sexyy ruined this.
Voices – Damiano David (7/10)
Not his strongest song; it lacks Damiano's deep energy he often gives. Just a catchy pop song.
Sweet Love – Burna Boy (7/10)
A refresh from his usual.
Where Have You Been - Kelly Clarkson (7/10)
Back in the day, I think this could've been a classic!
Me, U & Pride – 4Batz (7.2/10)
Am I the only one who doesn't think that 4Batz is the most repetitive person ever? I like how it's not always rough rap; the slow and well-produced sound actually has more to it than boom bap traditional rap.
Lost Highway – Kacey Musgraves (6.7/10)
The Spotify snippet sounded better; in the end, this was decent country guitar music but could've shown more.
Boom – Bbno$ (6.9/10)
Bbno$'s fun, bouncy rap is always fun, but this is too repetitive for me.
Microwave – Ro$ama/BigXthaPlug (8/10)
Quick, hard-hitting and a earworm. BigX isn't missing.
The Way I Love You – Jorja Smith (5/10)
In one ear and out the other.
Want You For Life - Mackenzy Mackay (6.6/10)
Sounds like he's really going for that radio song but with a sound that feels slightly overheard, not the greatest.
Find Xanadu – Alison Goldfrapp (7.6/10)
A club disco pop song in which Alison provides a smooth vocal delivery.
French Girls - Dove Cameron (8.1/10)
It's a more chilled version of something you might've heard on 'MAYHEM'. It has the main pop girl energy with some funky chords near the end that bring a packed pop song – really good!
Backup Plan – Bailey Zimmerman/Luke Combs (6.9/10)
Luke brings his deeper and rougher side to match Bailey on the country-rock song.