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I'm really liking the Sub's Tirade. A LOT. It's just a really strong, no bullshit hip-hop record with sharp lyrics, dope flows, and a sense of purpose that's often lacking in today's rap.
I think the world has wanted Schoolboy Q to be Kendrick's bizarro twin. Actually, I know this is the case. TDE wanted that too. And it may be that he is. But Clivia Demo was a much stronger record than OxyMoron, and I think the Sun's Tirade is a stronger record than Blank Faces LP. If anyone's pulling off a yin to Kendrick's yang, I think it's Rashad.
With this record, he deserves to be at the forefront of modern hip-hop right alongside K and Chance. You mentioned TDE's failure to effectively promote him. Well, they'd do well to get the fuck over that. He's an ace in the hole. A volatile dude, sure, but he has chops and he has class. Sun's Tirade, like TPAB and Coloring Book, is a great example of where hip-hop could and should be headed. It's appropriate for the times. It's smart as hell. Might be one of my favorite rap albums of the year.
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