Thundercat’s last words are “Hey Mac” followed by a breathtaking melody of percussion, brass and strings which carry the rest of the song. The second half is an awe-inspiring instrumental and a final tribute to Miller. The song begins with a heartbroken Thundercat reminiscing about a failed relationship and ends with “So many things I wanna say / This is the end,” as his voice fades out. The album’s title track is split into two halves. Despite the tragic circumstances behind the song’s creation, Thundercat told Highsnobsociety it helped unite them and give the artists a new appreciation for friendship. The song features Miller’s close friends Ty Dolla $ign and Lil B. “The durag is a superpower, to turn your swag on, it does something, it changes you.”Īnother standout track is “Fair Chance,” a soothing but emotionally poignant tribute to Miller. “There are two types of people in the world: the guy with the durag and the guy who doesn’t know what a durag is,” Thundercat said in the interview. The highlights of the song are a mesmerizing saxophone solo and a hook which begs the question “baby girl how do I look in my durag?” Thundercat told Apple Music that wearing a durag sets him apart from others.
The album’s lead single “Dragonball Durag,” is an irresistibly catchy anthem which combines his love for anime and flirtatious swagger. The result is a 38-minute sonic adventure, showcasing Thundercat’s funky basslines and falsetto melodies, as he attempts to conquer his fears and become a better man.
It describes his personal journey through space to overcome grief, find love and emerge from darkness. “It is What it is” finds Thundercat dealing with loss. The album’s title comes from Miller’s collaboration with Thundercat, “What’s the Use.” in the line “It’s been awhile but I’m down ‘till I’m out / and it is what it is ‘til it aint.” Miller’s inspiration can be seen throughout the album. The album is dedicated to Thundercat’s close friend Mac Miller, who tragically passed in 2018. On April 3, renowned bassist and jazz musician Thundercat released his third album “It is What it is.” It is an impressive debut into a talented genre. “Kiki” is a refreshing glimpse into the world of relationships through the trials and tribulations of Led é’ s personal life. Led é sings “ It’d be wrong for me to stay / ‘Cause that means you got your way,” expressing bitter feelings towards her boyfriend. The two singers reminisce about how their relationships ended and refuse to give any second chances because of damage done in the past. Led é shows off her impressive vocal range on one of the album’s most popular tracks, “Second Chances.” featuring 6lack. The song’s subject is a couple in the middle of an intense argument, determined to take a break before things escalate. Since the relationship is over now, Led é is aware of the harmful things her ex has done and is effectively “canceling” all the bad men in her life.Īnother highlight is “Forfeit.,” a seductive and passionate duet featuring Lucky Daye. The opening track “Cancelled.” is about heartbreak and getting out of a troubled relationship with a lying boyfriend. Led é takes nostalgic inspiration from these songs but uses them to create her own anthems. Led é’s song “Honest.” samples Brandy’s classic ballad “Have U Ever.”Another song on the album “Mad at Me.” interpolates “So Fresh, So Clean” by Outkast. The album features samples of numerous high-profile songs from the late ’90s and early 2000s. “I’m able to be open about them because I’m talking from a healed place, a very removed place I’ve already processed all those emotions.” “All of the things I’m feeling right now are going to come out in songs six months or a year from now,” Led é said in the interview. Also, she said this album is a way of letting out her emotions from the past year. In an interview with “ Elle ” magazine, Ledé said “Kiki” represents her childhood nickname and the album cover was taken in front of her former Arizona home. The album features an array of established R&B artists including 6lack, Ari Lennox and Lucky Daye. On April 3, Kiana Led é released her debut album “Kiki,” a dreamy and emotional tale of imperfect relationships. “Kiki” was one of the album matchups and was reviewed as a great debut album for Ledé.( Ryan Hardison) These albums helped ease the transition into quarantine and demonstrated the amount of talent in the industry. The Daily Aztec’s Instagram account asked its followers to vote on three side-by-side album matchups throughout the past few weeks. Despite the pandemic, music is still being released. The extent of the COVID-19 virus in the music industry is still uncertain because concerts and festivals have been postponed, canceled or switched to virtual platforms.