Atlanta Rap Prodigies Grapple with Growing Up on New Album

Three summers ago, the shape-shifting musician quinn, then 17 years old, was in New York City for her first-ever live show, marking a shift from her digital persona to a physical presence. Now, quinn, 20, and her friend FearDorian, 19, have released their joint album "Before You Press Play," which explores the complexities of adulthood.

The sample-heavy producers from Atlanta have each carved out distinct musical identities, with quinn's aggressive, razor-edged sound and FearDorian's bleary-eyed, hypnagogic beats. On their new collaborative effort, they consolidate these complex palettes, creating a unique blend that reflects the pressures and pleasures of growing up. As they navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood, the duo grapple with the challenges of maintaining their artistic identities and finding their place in the burgeoning Atlanta rap scene.

The album showcases the duo's impressive versatility, with tracks that seamlessly shift between genres and moods. While they sometimes struggle to outgrow the relics of their childhood, the moments where they find common ground and accommodate each other's sprawling instincts are the most compelling. "Before You Press Play" serves as a snapshot of two talented young artists on the precipice of adulthood, capturing the anxious energy of becoming something new.