Album of the week: December 17 – Earl Sweatshirt

December 17th 2018

Some Rap Songs is the third album from hip-hop prodigy Earl Sweatshirt. After emerging as part of the Odd Future collective at the age of 16, almost 10 years ago, Earl Sweatshirt has forged a fiercely original approach to his solo material. On his latest offering the LA based rapper and producer again exhibits his knack for constant evolution, showcasing a rawer style, constructed of obtuse samples that meld elements of hip-hop and jazz reminiscent of Stones Throw legends J Dilla and Madlib. Using his family as a lyrical source of inspiration, Some Rap Songs is a thoughtful album that reflects on his own personal struggles as well as the recent passing of his father, South African poet Keorapetse Kgositsile. Earl Sweatshirt has reached new heights on Some Rap Songs, rounding out 2018 with one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.


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