Tee's momentous mixtape shines in that it feels proper and purposeful and tidy too; fresh-outta-jail 23-year old showcasing savvy for both hard as nails rappin' and single-ready singin'. But between the mechanically resolute flows and so-serious permanence, oh does it exhaust. And get predictable. Grim tales and acappella opener and alotta piano are bound to equal heavy, but here it just weighs on ya hard -- it says something when the funniest lines involve having ISIS on speed dial to bomb someone; the most lovey for a girl he encourages to stay in her relationship so long as they continue to fuck. Tenderness is reserved for the deceased, and reputable to boot. Voice-wise, think Kevin Gates meets Froggy Fresh. But, you know, not very funny.
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