“Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”
LA rapper Roddy Ricch released his chart topping album “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”. Besides the widely renowned song “The Box”, the first song that pulled me into this album was “High Fashion”. With a jaw-dropping album like this it’s hard to pick favorites but “High Fashion” was the one that stole my heart. A slow intro that builds to a beat drop, a melodic sound and a smooth mix between rapping and singing made me love this song so much. I decided to listen to the entire album from top to bottom. The “Intro” to the album directly pulled me in, following up with “The Box” and an almost unrecognizable transition to “Start wit Me” featuring Gunna. The transitions between songs had me in awe, especially the one between “Moonwalkin” and “Big Stepper”. It’s so smooth that you barely even notice that they’re two separate songs. Not many artists today look out for the effect an album gives when you listen to it from the beginning all the way to the end. The importance lies more on singles nowadays than albums as a whole. Ricch turned that around with “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”. By making it so easy to listen to all the songs on the album without feeling the need to skip a song is an acknowledgement that shouldn’t go unnoticed. In the past I’ve heard music here and there from Roddy Ricch that I enjoyed and I had yet to discover more but this album definitely convinced me that he’s talented, passionate and focused.
Ricch tells stories about his childhood, his past and the struggles he faced in his come up. He tells the tale of making it out of the streets but taking them with you to the top. Songs like “Prayers To The Trap God” feel so personal when you listen to them. He talks about family he’s lost to drugs and decisions he made that he can’t take back. Roddy Ricch poured his all into his third album and it paid off with “the Box” at number 1 in the Billboard 100 for three consecutive weeks so far. He finishes off “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial” with an effortless transition from “Tip Toe (feat. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie)” to “War Baby”. The Gospel feel in the song “War Baby” combined with his usual Trap sound and the emotional lyrics about getting out of the trenches gave me chills. I’m thoroughly impressed with this album and would recommend it to anyone who likes Rap/Trap music that has some feel to it.
LA rapper Roddy Ricch’s album “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial” has taken the charts by storm. One of the standout tracks from the album, alongside the widely acclaimed “The Box,” is “High Fashion.” This song captivated me with its gradual build-up, infectious beat drop, melodic sound, and seamless blend of rap and singing. While it’s difficult to choose favorites from such an exceptional album, “High Fashion” truly stole my heart.
Listening to the entire album from start to finish, I was immediately drawn in by the album’s introductory track, followed by the smash hit “The Box,” which effortlessly transitioned into “Start wit Me” featuring Gunna. The flawless transitions between songs, particularly between “Moonwalkin” and “Big Stepper,” left me in awe. The smoothness of the transition is so seamless that one can barely distinguish the two songs. It’s a testament to Ricch’s attention to detail and the overall effect he aimed to achieve when crafting this album.
In an era where singles often overshadow entire albums, Ricch defied the norm with “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial.” The album’s cohesiveness and the ease with which one can listen to it from start to finish without feeling the urge to skip a song is a remarkable accomplishment that should not go unnoticed. This album truly showcases Ricch’s talent, passion, and focus.
Throughout the album, Ricch weaves compelling narratives about his childhood, past experiences, and the struggles he faced on his journey to success. Tracks like “Prayers To The Trap God” feel deeply personal and resonate with listeners. He openly discusses the loss of family members to drugs and the regrettable decisions he’s made. It’s evident that Roddy Ricch poured his heart and soul into his third album, and it has paid off tremendously with “The Box” dominating the number one spot on the Billboard 100 for three consecutive weeks.
The album concludes with a seamless transition from “Tip Toe (feat. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie)” to “War Baby.” The latter exhibits a gospel influence, combining Ricch’s signature trap sound with emotionally charged lyrics about overcoming adversity. This particular track sent chills down my spine. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial” and would highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates rap/trap music with substance and depth.
