Last year, I compared the Hornets roster to rap albums from 2017. With the off-season in full swing, it’s time for an update. Here’s your Charlotte Hornets comparison for 2018 hip-hop releases.
Underrated All-Stars.
Chicago rapper Saba’s second album CARE FOR ME seemingly slipped through the cracks of the mainstream, yet received massive critical acclaim. Written in the wake of his cousin Walter Long Jr.’s death, CARE FOR ME focuses on the emotional trauma of loss and grief. The album’s poetic storytelling gripped listeners and critics alike.
PROM / KING should remain in consideration for song of the year as one of the most vivid paintings of Saba’s prom experience.