Halle Coleman
The Blue & White Flash / Staff Writer
Atlanta rapper Future Hendrix strikes again, presenting the album we didn’t know we needed, nor did we see coming.
The Atlanta native recently dropped his seventh studio album, “Future Hendrxx Presents: The WIZRD” on all streaming platforms.
Is the social media super villain ready to drop his “savage” persona? Is he ready to settle down? Is he still the same old Future? Find out now, in this album review.
“The WIZRD” is composed of 20 tracks, taking a different route with sounds produced by Billboard hit makers and ATL Jacobs.
Despite a lack of heavy promotion, the album is currently number one on the Apple Music Top Charts, edging out fellow rapper 21 Savage and his album “I Am 〉I Was.” with six tracks currently sit in the Top 25 on Apple Music also.
Track 1, “Never Stop” gives insight into Future’s rock star life and interpersonal troubles. We are graced with a smooth, slow beat contrasting our expectations of a booming opening track.
Future seems to be almost regretful of his fame immediately rapping, “Made it out the trenches, it got harder for my(explitive), I just wanna see my dawgs ball, seven figures, I done got rich and it cursed me. Ever since I got successful, they envy.”
This song is a fan favorite, due to the fact that it allows listeners to see a more vulnerable side of Future. Track 4 “Temptation” also lets us into Future’s past.
“The WIZRD” comes after Instagram drama with one of his baby’s mother Ciara and co-parent, Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson.
Recently in his last few albums, Future has been shading the “1, 2 Step”— a dance move made famous by Ciara, after their messy engagement call off in 2015 and recent custody battles.
Just when we begin to get comfortable, Hendrix switches his flow, taking us back to 2015 for a moment to showcase his most beloved flow. Trap Future has arrived, quickly reminding us that he is very unapologetic. “F&N”, “Overdose”, and “Krazy But True” all reflect on the hip hop cliches of drugs, sex, money, and fame but surprisingly in a way that keeps you intrigued.
“Unicorn Purp” featuring Young Thug and Gunna and ”First Off” featuring Travis $cott get lost in the album, despite the help from known names.
Although Future possess the capability of making #1 hits, his discography also includes redundant songs. Honestly, there are a couple of songs that won’t be missed if they’re skipped.
Despite seemingly skeptical criticism, I actually recommend giving the album a listen. It is also complimented with an Apple Music documentary under the same title.
Future proves that his blueprint always works, topping charts as usual. He attempts to reflect on the different chapters in his life by using a new approach.
The number seven is a common lucky number, said to represent seeking, thinking, and searching of the truth. Future seems to be doing just that as he approaches age 36 and also a new decade of his career.
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