
Well, I will. In case you ain’t know so, last night on Twitter, Fabolous was a lil’ P.O.’d that the fine folks at Harris Publications gave his new album, Loso’s Way an overall “L” rating. The review is broken into three categories. For its beats and originality, it received the aforementioned grade. For lyrics, he clocked in a notch higher at “XL.” Now I’ve sat with the album, and personally, I think it’s a fair assessment. Like scribe Sean A. Malcolm stated, the album has a “loosely weaved storyline.” Do away with “Imma Do It”, chop the love songs, tighten the sequence and you perhaps you’d have a better CD. But hey what do I know. Afterall, you do have the #1 album in the country. Pop some Nuvo champagne and don’t sweat the technique. Now, as for that movie…
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.