"Luv Is Rage 2" is the most recent album released by the shoulder-rolling demon himself, Lil Uzi Vert. Lil Uzi is referred to today as a mumble rapper, which means a lack of lyricism. People such as Lil Yachty and Playboi Carti are also in this sub-genre.
Mumble rap is the new wave of hip hop that is sweeping the nation with constant debates about how this era is the worst of all hip hop eras in previous years.
Going into this album, I honestly did not know what to expect given the last Lil Uzi project that I listened to was "The Perfect LUV Tape." The 2016 mixtape had a likeable nature to it which can be owed to it's production.
Instead of reviewing track by track, I'd like to point out general likes and dislikes of this album. First the production of album is really good. Tracks such as "The Way Life Goes" and "For Real" had a video game type feel.
Another song that I enjoyed was his hit single from the album, "XO TOUR Llif3." The dark and subdued tone to the song has made the single a successful, catchy summer vibe.
However, the production of the track is reminiscent to his previous albums and mixtapes. The first song entitled, "Two®" and his third song "Sauce It Up" bare resemblance to his hit song "Do What I Want" from his aforementioned mixtape. This made me not want to go back his other projects if I can just listen to this one and be satisfied.
Another positive on this album would be the features. Normally, you would never think that the features on this album outshine the artist, but this album did. The Weeknd and Pharrell Williams delivered the best performances with the songs "UnFazed" and "Neon Guts," respectively.
The most lingering negative aspect of the album is the artist himself, Lil Uzi. I am not the biggest Uzi fan and his rapping on this album is sub par at best. I really had no quotable lyrics but “ride me like a Harley” form his "Sauce it Up" song.
Despite my prior feelings towards the rapper, I was rooting for him to at least give me something good like in the song, "For Real." In this track, he switched up his flow which was impressive at first but then eventually became repetitive.
Overall, this album was okay; it definitely bumps in the whip, so if you enjoy heavy bass, you'd enjoy this album.
2.5/5 stars
