Isaiah Rashad’s The House Is Burning: First REACTION/ REVIEW

[@tobyflockin7868]

I honestly didn’t mind the lyrical shortcomings, the vibes are the best they’ve ever been, this is zays best sonic performance yet

[@NFRPodcast]

The vibes on Claymore are just...🔥

[@zzzHARVEYzzz]

@@NFRPodcast claymore is my favourite it’s so chilled (as of first listen)

[@nickduke9802]

Jay Rock and SZA stole the show for me, reminded us how strong TDE is.

[@louiecordova24]

That’s a fact

[@ElChivo25]

Bro that track true story is fkn amazing

[@NFRPodcast]

Yes TDE ain't done yet! True Story was one of our favorites🔥

[@damerey5232]

TDE are like myths at this point

[@gabrielcalamita871]

He said into an interview that it’s not really a concept album as much as it’s just a view of where he is in life and where come from

[@tdeaj425]

And if you look back at TST he said he makes music for the vibers. He’s also happy now so there’s that

[@NFRPodcast]

That makes sense, thanks for sharing!

[@intelligencecycle3523]

Thought it was pretty solid, maybe the lyrics could've been fleshed out more, but everything else is fantastic the production, features most of them brought they A game. Favorite tracks are Score, True story, Darkseid, Claymore & Headshots. Enjoy the introspective reflection of his life outside the music especially on THIB, HB2U 8/10.

[@NFRPodcast]

Fair points and critiques! I do agree that the features were solid and that the last few tracks were really necessary to show his growth🙏

[@sirblumpkin888]

idk why everyones bashing the album for not being lyrical enough isaiah has never been a big lyricist he makes music for vibes and does it better than anyone else

[@capturestiles]

The production was honestly amazing. There were subtle things like the sounds of cutting grass, cicadas, the cow bell beat in a lot of the songs that just reminded me of a southern summer. For me he really created a very visceral atmosphere

[@NFRPodcast]

Do you think THIB set up imagery better than his previous albums?

[@capturestiles]

@@NFRPodcast I believe he did in my opinion. For me i feel more transported in this environment. Plus it feels more nostalgic to me personally.

[@MRKITTY-yi5iw]

This album is amazing its my AOTY

[@NFRPodcast]

What makes this your album of the year?🔥

[@MadMaxTopShotta]

Lmao album of the year is crazy it’s no where near that

[@MRKITTY-yi5iw]

@@NFRPodcast I really enjoyed it its either this or CMIYGL

[@easternmnk67]

My favorites so far this year Isaiah Rashad - The house is burning Tyler the creator - Call me if you get lost ArmandHammer & Alchemist - Haram Alchemist - This thing of ours Mach Hommy - Pray 4 Haiti

[@MUSICMADEMANUALLY]

What bout Vince staples 🔥

[@TheFlowbetter]

Mach hommy- Pray for Haiti was fire to, its got heavy griselsa influence on the production but its still great

[@anishpatel3118]

i pretty much have the same list, plus the dave and vince staples projects

[@easternmnk67]

@@anishpatel3118 I gotta give those a listen

[@easternmnk67]

@@TheFlowbetter I mess with Mach ima add that to the list

[@deejayrose4920]

Its a comic book. it’s literally a multi verse of emotions and perspectives. it’s also fun and allows the listener to create their own

[@NFRPodcast]

I like this description of the album... a lot!

[@Kruz.Lee17]

IMO Tyler’s, Isaiahs, and Vince Staples albums are better and have more replay value than the OFF Season. I haven’t really listened to the off season since it dropped originally.

[@NFRPodcast]

What about TOF makes it’s replay value so low for you?

[@DrayLux37]

@@NFRPodcast not to answer for him, but in my opinion there’s just nothing special or anything that stands out about it. The rapping is great though, that’s it

[@tobiogunsina8426]

I’ve listened to 95 south a bit but I get what you mean

[@stephenmcmanus7984]

It feels like the album with grow on me with more listen, still really enjoyed it. Btw very creative rating system guys keep it up!

[@NFRPodcast]

Thank you for the love Stephen!

[@perryhoudini10]

Score and Chad sheesh 🔥

[@donmays]

Agreed

[@NFRPodcast]

Favorite feature off the album?

[@perryhoudini10]

@@NFRPodcast Sza 6lack and Duke Deuce

[@darionjxfferies1318]

I didn’t care for the song with uzi at all but this an easy 8.5/10 , the beats were amazing and his flows were crazy

[@NFRPodcast]

The production was dope

[@lordrapgod4803]

Top 5 tracks for me off first few spins 1. RIP Young 2. True Story 3. Claymore 4. Score 5. HB2U (Headshots is obviously one of my favourites too. It’s a contender for record of the year tbh)

[@delejayn]

I think expectations ruins the first listening. This was never a concept album lol

[@ethanbyron9748]

facts

[@hardcore4665]

People who expected WAY TOO much are the only ones shading this album

[@calebkennedy7460]

the best way to listen to an album is with an open mind, no expectations. Because the truth is we don’t know these artists, so what we expect from them we’ll never get 100%. I thought it was amazing & consistent for what Isaiah always gives us. It was sonically pleasing, a vibe, & crafted/sequenced very well…Isaiah is never super lyrical or conceptual to be honest I don’t expect that from him.

[@OgButters]

agreed

[@jadenspare]

This is already my favourite album since Chasing Summer 2019

[@NFRPodcast]

TDE Stand up🙏

[@jadenspare]

@@NFRPodcast already know

[@realearlsweatshirt8472]

imo if he excluded the uzi song this album would be fuckin immaculate

[@Heroball713]

least fav track honestly

[@NFRPodcast]

A lot of people seem to not be messing with that one... the beat at the beginning is what he should have rapped on

[@6ixhop177]

@@NFRPodcast yup beautiful soul sample just to switch to a garage band trap beat worst song he’s ever released

[@shutupjoeshawn]

The House Is Burning : 9 / 10 💥! Great production & loved the flows from Zay. Smi, Sza & Jay Rock bodied Lots of Replay Value

[@seanjjpaul]

This album gets better each time you listen to it

[@jkxclusive295]

Best vibey and sonically Isaiah Rashad album yet. 9/10 Will end up being a strong Top 5 AOTY contender. Can't put a whole review together right after a first listen fr.

[@Selfweaponize]

Quality songs on the album powerful vibes fuckin unbelievable can't believe it is here now I dont know what I did to deserve this album

[@NFRPodcast]

AOTY for you?

[@Selfweaponize]

@@NFRPodcast so far yeah

[@Steven-zo6uz]

Thought it was very good, lyrics were repetitive at times. Was hoping for a little more of that, but either way some real solid tracks on here.

[@NFRPodcast]

Appreciate the honesty Esteban, hope you enjoyed our review🙏

[@Bendsman]

You guys are totally going to blow up, you put out genuinely great content, keep it goin

[@NFRPodcast]

Thank you Jack, super refreshing to get comments like these🙏

[@luiscardenas1431]

The biggest gripe I had with the album was that the tracks had very weird/abrupt transitions and messed up the flow a bit. Overall, I loved this album and will for sure keep in my rotation.

[@Prestiginii]

Head shots was the worst offender

[@luiscardenas1431]

@@Prestiginii Yeah I don’t really know why the tracks were made that way, i thought it was interesting

[@Whodnl]

I literally had watch this video right after I listen to the album. Another classic NFR video

[@NFRPodcast]

Hope you enjoyed the album Daniel🙏

[@angelusgnz5784]

unpopular opinion: lil uzi vert’s feature is my favorite on the entire album

[@mrpentapper8917]

I think iamdoechii's feature was the shining feature moment of the album

[@Yayi-ko8fc]

Claymore and DONT shoot were my favs.

[@MRKITTY-yi5iw]

RIP Young my fav

[@Meltymorty]

Dont shoot rip young and claymore are the best tracks the rest is mid and boring

[@ahsiks-728]

@@Meltymorty nooooo i personally thought it was very equal and every track sounded just as good as the last and i thought every track was amazing but i guess its all subjective

[@Meltymorty]

@@ahsiks-728 cool it was mid to me

[@gkay8889]

@@Meltymorty not at all , chad , hb2u , claymore , and tons more

[@ajtaylor8750]

An overall solid album and arguably Isaiah's best work. The production is soulful yet aggressive at times, all of the features are amazing (SZA and 6LACK on "Score" 🔥), and even though I wanted more from his performance as a rapper on here he manages to convey so much sorrow, pain, and brokenness yet still have some comedic lines as well as a sense of optimism for what the future holds for him as both an artists and man. Overall, this project is one of the best of the year. Also, From the Garden might be the hardest beat of the year and Uzi went crazy on his feature, and I hope he and Isaiah collab more in the future because MAN they work well. Favorite tracks: *From The Garden, RIP Young, Claymore, Headshots, True Story, Score, THIB, HB2U, All Herb, Don't Shoot* Least favorite tracks: *none* Score: 8/10

[@Marko-nh3dn]

His best work is still cilvia demo, I like this though. Third overall best project

[@Jamoney23]

I knew this album would be a masterpiece after the 5 years of a wait. My personal favorite album oty

[@michalhudec3342]

The Off-Season better ... and Utopia, CLB and Donda still did not drop

[@intelligencecycle3523]

@@michalhudec3342 I agree with you on those points. But I'll replay THIB quite a bit.

[@dillanmcauslin7923]

This ain’t no album of the year it’s a bit boring tbh although don’t think off season is better but call me if you get lost is better

[@ricardoalvarez8415]

@@michalhudec3342 the off season boring lol. Done after one listen lol.

[@ricardoalvarez8415]

@@dillanmcauslin7923 this is album of the year for hip hop.

[@samuelparkes1679]

Your work rate is top notch

[@enterthejaa]

Easily a perfect score for me. Zay’s albums grows on you overtime too. Can really see this one being a highlight for to 2020’s decade no question

[@NFRPodcast]

Wow this album really landed for you! Could this end up being his masterpiece in your opinion?👀

[@enterthejaa]

@@NFRPodcast I don’t like calling an album a masterpiece this early on but this can easily b that with time. For me those no skips on here. Another really great project from the TDE camp

[@curledseeker6139]

Artist performance: GOOD Content: GOOD Features: AMAZING Production: GOOD Replay Value: GOOD Overall: GOOD

[@NFRPodcast]

Thank you for sharing your scores🔥 I definitely agree with these takes, what makes the features amazing for you?

[@curledseeker6139]

@@NFRPodcast all of them did their thing (except I found Uzi’s pretty generic) but True Story was just incredible 🔥🔥🔥

[@matijailic9986]

Zay delivered once again 😭 AOTY for me, no doubt 🔥🔥🔥

[@NFRPodcast]

Zay's best album for you?

[@matijailic9986]

@@NFRPodcast "The Sun's Tirade" holds a special place in my heart and will always be my favorite. Quite possibly in my top 5 most played albums of all time.

[@enis4861]

Keep doing what you guys doing amazing pogcast!

[@NFRPodcast]

Thanks Enis🙏

[@nicksoto2506]

rappers won’t know what to do after hearing this shit. this the album of the year.

[@gkay8889]

Chill

[@dillanmcauslin7923]

Bro chill out it ain’t all that

[@inmyownworldfr]

Chill Lol just startin the trend.

[@juniorm8199]

This is definitely Album of the year

[@Marko-nh3dn]

Chill. Pill got em hot but can I lay wit ya.

[@rafaelmoran6777]

Honestly a good album. Some songs are very repetitive and not lyrical as I was hoping. Great vibing album.. was just hoping more lyrical and less freestyle type of lyrics.

[@mr.goodfellas7175]

That​ So​ fucking​ lit!! ALBUM​ it​ make​ me​ cazy💥💥💥💥

[@NFRPodcast]

Hope you also enjoyed the review🔥

[@bobbypeayjr8803]

1. DONDA (if it comes out and if it's old Kanye) 2. The House Is Burning 3. IDK-USEEFORYOURSELF

[@SomberCarlo]

I agree

[@mikehunt4631]

Lol, it’s not gonna be old Kanye. He hasn’t been old Kanye for a long time, still drops heat.

[@bobbypeayjr8803]

@@SomberCarlo you a real one 👌

[@bobbypeayjr8803]

@@mikehunt4631 Kim probably had something to do with that I guess. Hopefully he'll go back to 808s & Heartbreaks Ye

[@mikehunt4631]

@@bobbypeayjr8803 maybe. I still think he’s been incredibly unique with all his albums and I always look forward to whatever he puts out.

[@11crucial]

I NEED A ISAIAH RASHAD AND SZA COLLAB ALBUM!!!

[@dylanb2364]

Can’t wait for this. Had to finish the album before watching y’all video!

[@NFRPodcast]

What's up Dylan! Hope you enjoyed the review🙏

[@dylanb2364]

@@NFRPodcast I did man! Love y’all’s analysis always

[@danielenon2012]

He had an interview where he was talking about originally “from the garden” had to feature either Wayne or Uzi His camp his uzi first and he decided to do it. Definitely unexpected from one my fav artists But this album a bit of a sleeper I would listen to it on long rides and then after 3-5 listens it really became one of my favorite albums of the year! Maybe it’ll grow on you guys ! Love this show btw

[@danielenon2012]

I will say I was expecting a dreamville feature, bas any one?

[@lucafaggella4878]

An AOTY contender

[@NFRPodcast]

Respect

[@jw2207]

HB2U is my favourite

[@NFRPodcast]

That's a big W! One of the most introspective songs on there!

[@2icky]

ayo NFR always spitting faxx dhis album def gon be on rotation.

[@NFRPodcast]

Aye much love🙏. favorite song off THIB?

[@2icky]

@@NFRPodcast all herb & claymore haha

[@sven7037]

I am not a big fan of Isaiah fan but first time hearing him this album is dope AF but TDE got squad full of talented artist 🔥🔥

[@NS64-j9n]

I really enjoyed this It was def worth the wait🔥🔥🔥

[@NFRPodcast]

Favorite song from THIB?👀

[@NS64-j9n]

@@NFRPodcast THIB

[@All-StarXXIII]

Keep it real in my book my second choice for AOTY I loved ever song and it’s a beautiful body of work, TOP 5 SONGS - RIP Young, Hey Miata, True Story, THIB, HB2U overall 9.5/10 it’s doesn’t feel like a rap album and that’s the best part of it for the people who don’t like rap I will suggest this as a first listen

[@NFRPodcast]

Do you think this could end up being Zay's best for you?

[@All-StarXXIII]

@@NFRPodcast Yes

[@James-fe6km]

this album was very very strong

[@wonderwatchesYt]

I thinks it’s a good album, I love the production and how it opens and closes. Definitely going to be listening to this later today on the beach👌

[@NFRPodcast]

This album must be great for the beach vibes!

[@njper123]

Haven’t listen yet. Imma come back to this

[@NFRPodcast]

Hope you enjoy the music and our review🙏

[@jcmm99]

Duke Deuce def had the best feature it sounds like his song

[@steadyrotation2290]

Zay is a go to for raw lyrics and vibes. Despite thr lyrics being more simplistic this time around. I don’t know, it just hits. Maybe I just love the consistency of the vibe

[@maryannappiagyei4277]

Amazing album dope favorite song. Score sza 6lack. Don’t shoot claymore. Yes replay value on album bump. Dope love feature. No one worst song. On album

[@lucafaggella4878]

Also Anthony with glasses 👅

[@NFRPodcast]

😎

[@abombs5]

Album review on point 🔥

[@NFRPodcast]

Thank you❤️

[@jaysonjoyce9708]

Amazing project in my top 3 this year for sure

[@NFRPodcast]

What did you enjoy about this album Jayson?

[@jaysonjoyce9708]

@@NFRPodcast Zay just displayed where his mental state is at. From cilvia to this just shows natural regression to progression thru alcoholism,drug abuse, writers block, and depression. This album isn’t the most lyrically dense project he’s put out but it’s defiantly his happiest point thus far in his career.

[@jaysonjoyce9708]

Y’all should listen to Kenny mason frfr

[@JustDraysonTV]

This was well worth the five year wait.

[@NFRPodcast]

Yes it was!

[@JustDraysonTV]

@@NFRPodcast Welcome back Zay!

[@ConorOG]

Imma be listening to this for awhile.

[@NFRPodcast]

That's facts this ain't leaving the rotation anytime soon

[@donmays]

Really enjoyed hearing jay worthy over something different.. great rating

[@NFRPodcast]

Thanks Don! Jay Rock and Jay Worthy went off🔥

[@guillermodominguez8643]

The music was really good I just wish we could’ve gotten a little more introspection and less druggy vocal delivery

[@Marko-nh3dn]

Yeaa that mumbling was messing with me

[@NFRPodcast]

Agreed Guillermo🙏 do you think this will age well?

[@ThatsHipHop4Yaaa]

Honestly to me this album is Isaiah fully realizing his own sound. On Cilvia Demo and Suns Tirade you catch glimpses of what he does on this album. Yes this album is definitely a story of the past few years for him, but also to me this is also Zays interpretation of raps current soundscape. His flows and hooks are so fucking sticky on this goddamn album. An personally I don’t mind the laid back flow, like with Vince Staples album a low key flow makes me pay attention more and Zay has some fucking lines on here. This album is definitely not for everyone including some Zay favs. But man after 2-3 listens you really start feeling what he was going for. Play this shit in your car or on some home speakers and smoke a fat one.

[@NFRPodcast]

Thank you for the well fleshed out thoughts Cadilla! Top 3 songs off THIB?🔥

[@squidgydatrival6448]

Idk if you’ll even see this but could you please make a playlist of all your reviews you have done

[@frantic4361]

I would really love to see Isaiah rashad and don toliver

[@Jahsel12]

might come out a deluxe version

[@bonez_-ox2ty]

Nah Isaiah said he wasn’t

[@Jahsel12]

@@bonez_-ox2ty wait, what about the songs that got music video, f.example "runnin" and 200/warning? that shit aint comming out? plus - its teased on genius website

[@louiecordova24]

I like a couple songs on here I think it was good, but not album of the year. Regardless nice to hear from Isaiah just like a lot of people I’ve been waiting for some new music from him for a while. He should drop more frequently

[@stankhaya9111]

yeah not album of the year

[@Marko-nh3dn]

I agree, at first yeaa, but now naa

[@NFRPodcast]

I agree Louie! He might be dropping an EP/Mixtape this year as he hinted at 2 projects in 2021 in an interview🔥

[@inmyownworldfr]

Pretty enjoyable album !

[@NFRPodcast]

Isaiah's best?

[@40calg52]

He hit the commercial ears very quick with this release. A lot of people who listen to people like drake lil baby etc don’t know of him. So, once they put a ear up to listen, they come in with bias opinions because they see names they know like SZa uzi and 6lack. There like who is this guy, he’s ass. Just cus they don’t know. They do the same with artist coming up. A lot of people give bad opinions immediately because the music is different then everything people hear now a days. A lot of this album had good vibrations. Majority of Music now a days has notes associated with sadness. A lot of music now a days makes you more sad than actually filling that void.

[@lordrapgod4803]

This album is dope as fuuuuuuuck!

[@NFRPodcast]

🔥🔥

[@queeeeericuraaaaaaaa]

Y'all really feeling this record? I was very disappointed to get this after 5 years.

[@NFRPodcast]

A little underwhelming but still a good album!

[@richardb81]

I really fw Hey Mista, True Story, and RIP Young, overall a good album with a lot of great features. That kinda soft flow he was riding for a lot of the album got a little repetitive towards the end

[@BlackGodKing-oi2gr]

Zay has drifted from being a lyrical content driven rapper. He now imo puts more emphasis on production and hooks. Which disappoints me cuz he has that ability as we saw on many of his past songs and even going toe to toe with Kendrick on the song “Wats Wrong”. I feel like he doesn’t want that expectation of being that lyrical guy due to his all star roster of a label he is signed to TDE, so he’s trying to carve out his own lane and possibly under sale his abilities as an MC so he won’t feel the pressure

[@NFRPodcast]

He's definitely trying to carve his own lane and has put more of an emphasis on vibey tracks where he can just glide... do you prefer lyrical Zay?

[@Marko-nh3dn]

But that's what we want from zay dawg, smh I don't want em to become a soulful playboi carti

[@BlackGodKing-oi2gr]

@@NFRPodcast Yea I like lyrical Zay. If Isaiah was just an average rapper I wouldn’t care about him just focusing on vibes and hooks but he’s not which imo he’s holding himself back from his true potential as an Artist and MC

[@jaden_ja]

This PFH and CMIYGL gotta be my top 3

[@yuhmuhfuhkuh]

PFH?

[@onthatileasermakgate9387]

@@yuhmuhfuhkuh Pray for Haiti I think im not sure though.

[@Jackk7777]

W

[@jaden_ja]

@@onthatileasermakgate9387 yessir

[@NFRPodcast]

What's your top 3 ranked?

[@Jr-oz8lf]

Thought Isaiah rapped the hook on Wat u Sed 😭😂 album 8.5/10

[@dekuof7450]

This shit was an easy 6/10 way too overhype bruh waited 5 years for zay to rap like carti the whole album like cmon

[@NattGotTheJuice]

It literally just dropped......

[@thenoahidol]

I really enjoy your guys content, but again, like you guys said, you have to listen multiple times. So I understand this is a first reaction review, but if you know the context of the album, the album is lyrically dense.

[@NFRPodcast]

Thank you, which songs would you consider lyrically dense?

[@5stargoon665]

Do you guys feel like you may have set your expectations too high? I feel like that may be the case here. Lol. Love you guys though as always 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@NFRPodcast]

Yes our expectations were quite high! What did you think of the album👀

[@5stargoon665]

@@NFRPodcast I really enjoyed it, ended up playing it 3 times beginning to end, no shuffling and I didn't get the urge to skip any songs at all. It is still very very fresh material so we gotta give it time. For transparency, I think that's something you guys could do in the future when talking music, maybe speak on how your perspective changed as you listened to previous projects over time because we all know how important that is. I really enjoyed it honestly, that Jay Rock song is my favorite and then Darkseid at #2. I wouldn't call it a flawless masterpiece but I definitely think it sounded great. A solid 8.5/10 on overall performance. definitely measures up to his other two projects for me. It sounded really concentrated and it really felt like he took his time to enjoy the album making process and craft something beautiful. Rap has been in a tough place for a bit now, the least 3 years at least and then with all the stuff going on in the world I feel like people are just channeling their frustrations into things that don't deserve it, like Zays new album to give one example.

[@ytuserizzy]

whole album was just vibey

[@NFRPodcast]

Top 3 songs?

[@ytuserizzy]

@@NFRPodcast claymore, hb2u, and the one with Jay Rock

[@unlimitedvisionbooking525]

Why y'all doing reviews so quick lol, let the album sink in with time!

[@deejayrose4920]

yall guys missed a lot of content in the intro alone. def have to give it more spins and digest the content more

[@outaboredom]

I’m kind of upset that runnin ft schoolboy q that track was heat!!!

[@simhawk3986]

I couldn't finish the album. I got bored at the mid way point. It might have been a better experience with a 12 song track list.

[@NFRPodcast]

Is this coming from a big Zay fan?

[@simhawk3986]

@@NFRPodcast I’m not huge fan of his. I did like his first project though. But was slightly underwhelmed by this project

[@dillanmcauslin7923]

Don’t get me wrong tho there is some great songs on this in score,headshots,claymore,thib,rip young and true story and from the garden

[@NFRPodcast]

W's

[@fujiruiz1183]

I thought this album was perfect imo. Definitely delivered on every song

[@NFRPodcast]

Fire

[@frantic4361]

Where r u guys from ?

[@NFRPodcast]

Montreal Canada!

[@lane.serene]

Definitely satisfied with the album. It’s no Cilvia Demo or Sun’s Tirade but I knew that going in and I didn’t want to have high expectations at all. I just wanted to hear Zay after not hearing him with so long. And with that being said it was better than I expected it to be. I agree the lyrics could have been slightly better but as far as vibing out, I think this tracklist will do just that for me. Definitely keeping this in rotation all year and I look forward to seeing where Isaiah goes in the future.

[@NFRPodcast]

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts Lane! I do agree that this album deserves repeat listens🔥

[@chloesucksatgaming4563]

I can respect that. This is Zay's worst project to me because I had too high expectations but that doesn't mean the album itself is the worst. I appreciate it for what it is and I love Zay and his efforts and definitely will be bumping the album, but as a fan I'm a little let down. The concept of the title of the album could have been much better integrated throughout the album than it was even though it's apparently not a "concept album"

[@agfromdai.e3806]

I haven’t checked it out yet

[@NFRPodcast]

Very cool experience

[@ricardoalvarez8415]

Something is wrong with people's ears. This album is perfect. People try to be critics lol not knowing shit about real music.

[@ethanbyron9748]

honestly

[@NFRPodcast]

What makes this album perfect for you?

[@shortkingchis5636]

I feel like he didn’t miss

[@flintsviews]

Rashad style is very vibey and lazy. Its like he wants to sound slowed and skewed. Its either you like it, or you dont! I Love it!

[@James-fe6km]

Best song was score imo

[@OgButters]

Smino was the best ft on there imo

[@eastsidebloody]

Y'all slept on this album man! The first time I heard the album. It was not good. I played 4 more times and still didn't like it. I stopped listening to the album as a whole and just played random tracks. This shit is really great. All Herb slaps hard.

[@TravisTrilla]

Yup i knew if i listen to it whole it would change listening experience so I didn't do that

[@christiaanafrikaner8964]

Isaiah Rashad THIB- 7/10...

[@ifailatblackops1]

Do lil Wayne video

[@softbleach487]

It pains me to say it but this album mid honestly... I'm not hating, I love zay and I love cilvia demo and the sun's tirade. I mean cilvia demo is probably my favorite hip hop album, but when you compare them to this album its just not as good. Not to say there aren't some good tracks but for waiting 5 years, I'm pretty disappointed

[@lejanosofar]

Yea, that is the rough truth i have been struggling with😔

[@lejanosofar]

I think people are going into this album with 2 perspectives. One person expects a concept and immersive album experience and another person just goes in wanting good songs. The second perspective is the only way i could see the album being good. There are some pretty good songs that i will listen to seperate from the album.......but GOLYYYY there are some MISSES. This makes it hard to listen to the album straight thru....which is why I personally think it was mid for me too.

[@thedarktruthcometolight404]

Super mid

[@thedarktruthcometolight404]

@@lejanosofar no. I went in with no expectations. And left wishing i didnt even hear it. This albums gonna die off in less than a year mark my words

[@lejanosofar]

@@thedarktruthcometolight404 Yea, for sure.

[@dairyproducts2775]

I really enjoyed it, but I do wish zay rapped more because I feel like features kind of carried at times

[@NFRPodcast]

Which features do you think carried the album?

[@dairyproducts2775]

@@NFRPodcast sza and jay rock

[@hiphophead045]

I personally enjoyed IDK album much more

[@NFRPodcast]

That's fair🙏 are you a big fan of Isaiah overall?

[@hiphophead045]

He's aight. I'd put jay rock and schoolboy q above him tho

[@VeritableVagabond]

This album was really nightmarish. Lots of themes of trauma and toxicity. The lyrics and the lifestyle aren't something to be celebrated. I feel like the last song was meant to be a message that the black ghetto in America is a representation of the deep decent we've made from our glory in Africa as sovereign people before the slave trade.