He also mentions African American actors such as Viola Davis and Will Smith to provide examples of well-known and successful black actors. The line, “They said we couldn’t do it / We been hurting, bruising” conveys Smino’s pride that the African American community, despite the roadblocks of racism, has been able to achieve success. Jay2)” concerns the predominantly white winners of Oscars. This song is also where Smino really shows his love for his city, as he says, “I been ‘round the Chi, LA, NY to the bay / But Lou’ still feel like home.” In “Father Son Holy Smoke,” Smino alludes to the issue of animal cruelty in the line, “F.D.A approving murder burgers / The bullets ain’t the only thing that hurt us.” In addition to utilizing interesting melodies and catchy rhythms, this album notes important social issues such as animal cruelty, the overwhelmingly white demographic of Oscar winners and the appropriation of black culture. Smino also borrows brief melodies and phrases from other popular songs, such as “Ignition (Remix)” and “My Boo.” These quick references to other artists may pass by listeners, but allow him to mix up the beats and challenge expectations throughout various songs. Lenae, in particular, has a seductive, soft voice that intertwines with Smino’s in a beautiful way in “Glass Flows (feat. The addition of female artists to the album provides a welcome variety in tone and adds a needed layer of soothing sound.
There are several other artists featured on “blkswn,” including Lenae, Bari, Noname and his older cousin Drea Smith. The upbeat and catchy hook gives this song an added level of energy and demonstrates that after just two songs, Smino has diversity in his sound. “Maraca,” the next track, is an entirely different experience. The first song of the album, “Wild Irish Roses,” encompasses more mellow beats than others and serves as a smooth introduction to the rest of the album. Through his syncopated rhythms and captivating melodies, Smino has created an album that truly stands out. He incorporates a funk sound into his album that is not typically seen in hip-hop. Smino proves he is like a black swan in that his sound is rare and like no other. The title “blkswn” is rather fitting for the album. He is now a member of the musical collective “Zero Fatigue,” alongside artists such as Bari, Ravyn Lenae and the primary producer of his album, Monte Booker. Smino, born Christopher Smith Jr., began his music career at a young age as a drummer in his church band. Louis, 3/14 day shows love and pride for the city. Opting out of the typical Friday release date, Smino chose the significant date of March 14 to drop his album as a shout out to his hometown of St. Up-and-coming hip-hop artist Smino dropped his debut album entitled “blkswn” on Tuesday.
Smino releases a new album, “blkswn,” on Tuesday.
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