The forthcoming candidness in tracks ‘Krazy But True’ and ‘Tricks On Me’ are refreshing, and the record could have done with that brand of honesty in more of its songs. But this signature sound – stuttering fast-paced basslines and autotuned choruses – becomes a worn-out formula when played over and over again, and that’s exactly where the problem with ‘The Wizrd’ lies. It’s one that created rap history redefining what hip-hop bangers would come to mean in the club world. Right from the get-go, the 20-track production packed with Future’s signature wordplay establishes an anthemic presence starting off with slow, melodic ‘Never Stop’, the album sets itself on a prolific run from its very first notes.įor the most part, Future raps about things that many rappers do – money and fame – as he does on solid banger ‘Temptation’, but he finds clarity and introspection on the album too: exploring addiction on ‘Krazy But True’ and ‘Tricks On Me’ – and features from Travis Scott on ‘First Off’ and Young Thug and Gunna on ‘Unicorn Purp’ lift the project.Ĭoming a long way from his first album, 2012’s ‘Pluto’, Future’s sound however remains the same nine years later.
And his seventh album, ‘The Wizrd’, appears to be travelling on the same path.
Wizardry at the peak of self-reverence.With irrefutable longevity in the hip-hop world, Atlanta rapper Future has been making chart-toppers for years.
Nevertheless, the album still feels like a triumph and makes for a solid argument about Future’s musical and cultural contributions. On WIZRD, Future mostly boasts his wealth, jewelry, and sexcapades without offering much substance. Lyrics like “I’m God to you niggas/I worked too hard just to spoil you niggas/You need to pay me my respects” are admittedly self-righteous, but the messiness is just as enjoyable. That desire resonates on “Krazy but True,” where he demands respect from his rap contemporaries as well. While plenty of credit goes to WIZRD’s long list of producers (ATL Jacob, Tay Keith, Wheezy, and more), Future’s charismatic delivery propels the trap extravaganza, demanding recognition. This technique is flawlessly executed on “Baptiize,” a deep cut featuring an exhilarating beat switch that flips a sample of “Slave Master” from 2015’s DS2. They also serve as motifs, ushering in transitions in a rewarding fashion for longtime fans. However, the samples are more than audacious nods to how long Future has been dishing out hits. The extensive self-indulgence is equally irresistible Future (born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn) even samples himself throughout the album. The album is practically void of any featured artists, but Future’s ravenous energy is what makes songs such as the lead single, “Crushed Up,” so compelling. At a sprawling 20 tracks, Future’s seventh album, Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD (Epic), is a narcissistic, yet infectious, self-declaration of greatness.
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