Pusha T hasn’t been selling drugs for a long time. However, the subject did not stop inspiring him. On It’s Almost Dry – which refers to the time needed to paint a picture and certain psychotropic preparations to dry – Terrence Thornton once again demonstrates that he is one of the best in his profession.
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The richness of its vocabulary, its arsenal of flows and the originality of his metaphors make him a technically impeccable rapper. Added to these qualities is an undeniable talent for telling stories and a highly entertaining black humor – “I been getting at these coins as I’m breaking down a brick/Make the jump to each level, Super Mario exists”.
In fact, every King Push offering is eagerly awaited by his fans, critics and the hip-hop community. He is universally respected, despite his feuds with Drake. Over the years he has shared the microphone with other highly talented MCs.
This time, he can count on the support of Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi Vert, Don Toliver and Labrinth, among others. But It’s Almost Dry stands out above all for those who are behind the console, in this case Pharrell Williams and Kanye West. The first launched Pusha T’s career in the early 2000s with the Clipse duo he formed with his older brother Malice. The second made Pusha the president of his label, GOOD Music, in 2015. They know him well and know the genre of beats that he likes.
So, what they composed is very similar to Pusha T’s previous albums. It’s not surprising, but a little disappointing. Despite Ye and Pharrell’s musical genius, it’s the vocals and lyrics that stand out every time – the mixing has a lot to do with it. Fans, critics and the hip-hop community will love it, but once again it won’t go any further. “If you know it, you know it”, to freely translate one of his most famous plays.
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