Acoustic Avenues: Me vs. Myself

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Morgan Kong

In this weekly column, senior Emily Thomas provides her take on a new albums, concerts, and artists.

Aarya Oswal, Staff Reporter

After his hit 2018 album, Hoodie SZN, Boogie Wit Da Hoodie  released the long awaited, Me vs. Myself on Dec. 9th.

This album showcases a strong production style that really shines through on each track. The beats are catchy and well-crafted, and the overall sound is energetic and engaging.

However, the album falls short in the lyric department. While some of the tracks contain clever wordplay and engaging storytelling, many of the songs lack substance and fail to leave a lasting impact. The lyrics often feel repetitive and lack the depth and complexity that one would hope for.

Examples of songs that suffer from repetitive and unoriginal lyrics are “Chantelle” and “Back It Up” which lack emotional depth and fail to connect with the listener on a deeper level. 

These songs fail to stand out in comparison to tracks like “Might Not Make It” and “Best Friend” which showcase Hoodie’s potential as an artist.

While the songs were not bad, they lacked the depth and creativity that I expect from a rapper of Hoodie’s caliber. Despite this flaw, the strong production on the album makes it worth a listen. giving Me vs. Myself a 5.9 out of 10.