Anna Baynham
Blue & White Flash/Staff Writer
Another anticipated album was dropped recently by G.O.O.D Music, founded by rapper Kanye West. “Cruel Summer” was released Sept. 13 and to some the album was a big letdown, for others it was the album they had waited on after a summer of hype.
Kanye West made sure that each of his artists signed to the G.O.O.D Music label got their shine on more than one track of the album.
Feature artists like R.Kelly, Common, Kid Cudi, The Dream, and Ma$e also made an appearance on different tracks of the CD as well.
With 2Chainz, Pusha T., Teyana Taylor, being the newest members of the G.O.O.D Music label, the appropriate track for the new members would have to be “Clique”. The lyrics of the song are pretty self explanatory. The song is basically stating that no other music label could possibly compare to G.O.O.D Music. The progressions of Big Sean enhancing his lyrics are definitely shown on the track. His confidence also shows that he is capable of going toe-to-toe with rap genius’ Kanye and JayZ.
In spite of other music reviews saying that they loved the album, I on the other hand do believe that the album could have been better. Personally, I did not like the album at all. I believe that that the album did not stand up to all of its hype. After listening to the CD over and over again, I could not force myself to even begin to like the album.
I was not really shocked that I was not the only one who viewed the album this way. There seems to be a 50/50 split on the topic.
Robert Roberts, a senior computer engineering major, from Jackson, Miss., said, “The rapping is okay but the production is great. Overall I would give the CD an 8/10.”
Michael McElroy, a senior business management major, from Jackson, Ms., “It’s really just a bunch of pretty good songs put together. It’s just not a consistent sound.”
“Cruel Summer” debuted number two in the music charts. The CD was beat out by singer Pink’s album entitled “The Truth About Love”. This was surprisingly the first time since 2004 that Kayne West has not debuted at number one on the charts since his high acclaimed album “College Dropout” was released.
Those of you who are major Kanye fans will of course go out and purchase the album or buy it on iTunes if you have not already. I am a huge Kanye fan so maybe that is why this album release is a major let down.
Inspite of this disappointment, just like rest of you, I too will be anticipating more music from not only Kanye but also from the rest of the G.O.O.D Music group.
