Lido is a Norwegian rapper, producer, and songwriter, and his much-awaited debut album is finally here.
Gaining prominence for his work with Chance the Rapper and Towkio, Everything features eleven tracks, ranging from impressive instrumentals and vocal tracks, all of which devoid of feature artists which showcases Lido's standalone artistry.
Unconventional, unafraid, and unpredictable—words that modestly signify Lido's latest album; Add those three to his already familiar sense of relentless ambition, and the result is this fresh-from-the-lab magnum opus.
Take the song, “Citi Bike”, for instance, which consists of numerous vocal cuts and clips, all woven so intricately together in ways no other artist would even dare attempt. “Murder” takes this concept even further, as Lido makes due with ear-shattering synth chords and high-pitch vocal samples and somehow bends them into something both unheard of and unbelievably contagious.
While the instrumentals prove forces to be reckoned with, Lido's vocal contributions introduce his knack for introspect lyrics and heartfelt messages: “Described by Lido himself as something of a concept album detailing the fallout of a nasty breakup, the album is full of emotional turmoil.” These elements can be found especially in the track, “You Lost Your Keys”.
In essence, the album proves a formidable debut from an artist already well-versed in various facets of Hip-hop. If you liked his previous work, don't miss out on Everything.
By Jods Arboleda for RAPStation.com
