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Nettspend's 'early life crisis' Falls Flat
13 Mar
Summary
- New album faces criticism for derivative production and rap style.
- The artist, Nettspend, is 18 years old and from Richmond, Virginia.
- The project blends late-stage rage, Cartispeak, and faux pain rap.
Eighteen-year-old Richmond rapper Nettspend's latest album, 'early life crisis,' has been released, drawing critique for its unoriginal approach. The project attempts a fusion of late-stage rage production, Cartispeak, and faux pain rap, failing to establish a distinct identity. Reviewers note that while Nettspend shows charisma as a producer selector, the album leans too heavily on derivative sounds from past trends.
The album's release follows four years in the evolving landscape of cloud rap. Nettspend, self-styled as a "Future, but Gen Z," appears to be grappling with artistic direction at a young age. Comparisons are drawn to new-wave rage artists, yet the project also touches on softer themes, as heard in the closing track.
Moments on 'early life crisis' offer glimpses of potential, with noteworthy production choices and Nettspend's distinctive delivery style. However, the album as a whole struggles to maintain momentum, oscillating between party anthems and introspective narratives without consistently hitting its mark.
