What do fans see in Cardi? Her voice is among the most grating of any female rapper, and her lyrics are atrocious. When she tries to act hard with her voice it's nothing but unconvincing. Most of her songs blur together. Aside from a few where she tries to be more personal about relationships, the different titles are often the only thing setting them apart. Track after track is just brag rap, taking aim at unnamed “haters” and recycling the same tired insults. It’s ironic that she’s had issues with Nicki Minaj when so much of her brag rap and disses feel ripped from Nicki’s rhyme book. Maybe she should stick to making threats like she did to the men she drugged and robbed before fame which is something she got a pass for because she’s female.
The few lyrics that stand out usually do so for the wrong reasons. They’re laughably bad. One line about loving a man’s anatomy so much she’d hold it while he pees says it all. No wonder most of the songs are short. There’s barely enough substance for one verse, let alone three. Even the production can’t always save her. Some beats sound dated, though the second half of the album offers some mild improvement. The solid southern-influenced attempt at bangers like 'Hello' and 'Outside' are probably the highlights.
Beats: ★★☆
Rapping/Bars: ★
Hooks: ★☆
Best Tracks: Hello, Outside
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