Schoolboy Q - "CrasH Talk" Review from the I.M.P Blog
Channel: Independent Music Promotions
Date: 2019-10-02

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Schoolboy Q doesn’t waste any time hitting you in the face with heavy beats and dark, heady synth-infused production on album opener “Gang Gang” before he slips into the military soul rhythm of “Tales”, a really strong track that has an old school sentimental vibe and some of the most personal, matter-of-fact lyrics he’s put on record. Brilliant song because it takes it’s time and the elements coalesce together like Wu-Tang or great jazz music. “CHopstix”, a collaboration with Travis Scott, introduces the more radio friendly side of Q, along with “Lies”, where he’s joined by Ty Dolla Sign and YG. Both tracks slightly miss the mark, particularly if you’re looking for that heavy ish. “Drunk” (feat 6BLACK) is another slow burning gangster soul jam with jazz piano backing and it works. “Numb Numb Juice”, “5200”, “Die Wit Em” and “Floating” (feat 21 Savage) all slap really hard. Leave a mark hard. Really, the whole album finds Q at ease in his gangster rap experimentation, and most of the songs here are strong, like the memorable “John Muir” from prior release “Blank Face”. He’s also continuing a fascinating creative evolution so I look forward to what he comes out with next.

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