Sadism 2018 Album

Z-Ro

At 18 songs this is the longest Z-Ro album for a while which probably contributed to my early feelings during the first listen - underwhelmed without much catching my attention. It didn't take long for some songs to stick though. The Notorious B.I.G./R. Kelly 'Fuckin You Tonight' 'cover', 'Up in You' is catchy, particularly if you know the inspiration for it. The hook of 'Not a Rapper' is dope as is 'Hi Haters' that has an R&B feel to it that would feel like something R. Kelly would sing over. 'Do for These' is catchy as well. From those few came more. There is no top 10 Z-Ro song here and I'm fiending to hear him over some dark production like what he has on 'Made' instead of some of these R&B influenced tunes, but they work for the singing/rapping stuff he is making. It's a few tracks too long but I'm enjoying this. Best Tracks: Good Guy, Do for These, Hi Haters, Not a Rapper, Up in You, About Me, Always