In a manner, Younger Posse had been forward of their time. There’s this garish model of “quirky” that’s taken over Okay-pop currently. Suppose Katseye’s Gnarly or LE SSERAFIM’s Spaghetti. A few of these work higher than others (I occur to like the latter), however they share the identical strategy of inserting meme tradition forward of the rest. They’re not a lot songs as they’re bids for web ubiquity. That is what occurs when cultural moments are diminished to 10 second clips on-line. It was {that a} track might turn into culture-dominating (and even controversy-starting) by its personal deserves – not simply through foolish imagery positioned towards a piss-poor inexperienced display screen.
This brings me to Younger Posse’s new collaboration with rapper Benzo. Lose Your Shxt suits squarely inside this meme-happy realm of music. Not solely is it knowingly garish, nevertheless it continues Okay-pop’s latest obsession of talking catchphrases over a chintzy dance beat. Younger Posse have been doing this even earlier than it was widespread, so I need to give them extra grace. And after they’re firing on all satirical cylinders, they’ve confirmed their capability to transcend the shtick. Nonetheless, Lose Your Shxt veers too near novelty for me. It boasts some precise rapping (and singing!), however general the track feels disposable — enjoyable within the second however not designed for longevity.
When it comes right down to it, Lose Your Shxt‘s spoken phrase centerpiece simply isn’t attention-grabbing. That’s what separates it from a track like Spaghetti and even Gnarly. The refrain needs to be enjoyable nevertheless it’s merely exhausting. There aren’t any surprises or spikes of curiosity, only a droning thump that’s attempting so arduous to look as if it’s not attempting in any respect.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
Grade: C
