“ Trying to give advice, you need to help yourself” sheesh. “ Couple real friends turn enemies,” one thing Future hates is betrayal. "Ain't Coming Back"Īnother Richie record. “ Fuck a dog collar, nigga I’m a bear,” fam, this is a new level of madness. This song is going to raise the crime rate. Future sounds like the Phantom Menace more than any wizard. We have returned to DS2 and I couldn’t be happier. Richie Souf gave Future pure, uncut dope. “ I get NBA money and I ain’t been in the draft.” Too groovy. “ Ever get caught snitching they’ll cut off your tongue.” Sheesh. The rasp in his voice tells you this was recorded after not sleeping for four or more days. Yeah, this is what should’ve followed “Unicorn Purp.” Future sounds like he’s barely awake in the booth. “ I make more than Dwyane Wade, baby” is a boast. But when you’re the 16th record there has to be a certain weight. Maybe if placed earlier, I would be more satisfied. Okay, this one isn’t holding me the way I wish it was.
Future knows how to make long albums feel like a thoughtful experience. I’m pretty sure this album didn’t need 20 songs, but it doesn’t feel like any song is out of place. This is like taking your kids to work and getting a raise. I hope he got top dollar for every ad-lib. Thug has been flawlessly supporting this record from the background. Future made the girl tie his shoes, I’m crying. Side note: “Unicorn Purp” is up there with “Servin Killa Kam” as one of the most incredible song titles. I wanted more of this out of SUPER SLIMEY, a collaboration tape that’s still better than I initially thought. “ I can’t address all the issues I’m dealing with.” Oh, Thug doing Future’s ad-libs is beautiful. Young Thug & Gunnaįirst features of the album. This is what I imagine Professor X hears if he read Future’s mind. My head is spinning and my body is soaring. Who is Future really? How does he maintain a sense of sanity while living in this kind of duality? I’ve always hated the song title and hook, but I’m glad to hear the “Slave Master” beat sampled. Future saying he saw Jada Pinkett Smith sitting on a blanket followed by "I grew up around murders" is an insane contrast. There's something about soft, cinematic keys that take Future to a different world. Hearing Future say he's, “ In a 305 doing 105” reminds me of Jody Breeze’s “Dippin’.” Play that if you haven’t. Did he say he took a three-hour shower? I probably heard that wrong, but if he did, I have a new favorite weird flex. I’m 100% sure Future does certain things just to rap about them. There’s no way good decisions are made while this beat is playing. I love when a song title is attached to a worthy record. Do Future and Cam’ron have a record? Need that, if they do, and need that if they don't. This is a song Lil Wayne should’ve made during the Carter III era. This gives him room to talk about his influence, his life, and pinpoint that despite how crazy it might sound, it’s all true. “ Penthouse got a living room with a garage in it,” hahaha. No one makes being rich sounds like such a burden and a thrill. I know material objects shouldn’t be glorified, but Future sounds so proud about all he’s acquired. This man Future just described how all his pockets have drugs. “ You can be the wave, I’m the ocean” is a bar. Okay, it’s taking me higher than a space shuttle. The slight beat changes at the end of these records continue to catch me by surprise. He is my favorite rap supervillain next to Pusha-T. Future having a woman who steals other men’s women is hilariously maniacal. “ Reaching my goals, thanking my heavenly father” sprinkles of humbleness is always a nice touch. The caliber of outlandish braggadocio is to be marveled at. Was that Future sampling himself? It was a short, quick switch but sounded like it needs to be its own song. “ Now I got power.” The way he says “ Glorious” is how Thanos felt when he gathered all the Infinity Stones.
Who made this beat!? It’s perfect for Future. This song is an elevator and Future is climbing higher with each bar. “I want to live like a drug lord,” yes, yes we all do. Future’s hooks are less like choruses and more like mini breaks between verses. No matter the beat, it finds a way to fit. Future’s flow has an autocorrect feature. The beat switch!! It went from Mad Max to Grand Theft Auto: Little Mexico. The question is, why does he need a chopper to eat steak and lobster? The paranoia. Who is Future dating? Someone who deserves more than chicken wings and fries I'm assuming. “ I’m Frank Lucas and Mad Max.” Nah, he said, “ I took an AK to a dinner date,” I can’t stop laughing.
Yep, those drums are swinging harder than a drunk carousel.