Baby Keem – The Melodic Blue

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Artist: Baby Keem

Title: The Melodic Blue

Year: 2021

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Tracklist

  • 1. trademark usa (4:30)
  • 2. pink panties (2:43)
  • 3. scapegoats (1:16)
  • 4. range brothers (with Kendrick Lamar) (5:16)
  • 5. issues (3:39)
  • 6. gorgeous (2:20)
  • 7. south africa (2:54)
  • 8. lost souls (4:29)
  • 9. cocoa (with Don Toliver) (3:49)
  • 10. family ties (with Kendrick Lamar) (4:12)
  • 11. scars (4:26)
  • 12. durag activity (with Travis Scott) (3:44)
  • 13. booman (2:35)
  • 14. first order of business (2:48)
  • 15. vent (2:16)
  • 16. 16 (2:36)

Review

When "The Melodic Blue" dropped in 2021, it was like Baby Keem just kicked down the door of the rap game and said, “I’m here.” From bangers to soul-searching cuts, this debut lays out his raw versatility and undoubted talent. Of course, having firepower from Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver didn’t hurt either. The key to this project is its dynamic vibe—a smooth mix of life's highs and lows laid over Keem's production skills.

Critics were feeling it too. The singles "Durag Activity" and "Family Ties" took off like rockets, with "Family Ties" snagging a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. Baby Keem wasn't just stopping at the top five on the Billboard 200; he locked in a platinum plaque from the RIAA in 2023, solidifying his spot. Tracks like "Scars" and "16" pull you into Keem’s introspective world, while heavy-hitters "Family Ties" and "Durag Activity" get the adrenaline pumping. Plus, the deluxe edition dropped more collaborations with Brent Faiyaz, PinkPantheress, and Lil Uzi Vert, spreading even more heat.

"The Melodic Blue" ain't just a checkmark on his resume—it’s Baby Keem waving the flag for his unique, evolving sound. This album isn't just making noise, it's crafting a legacy, showcasing Keem as an artist with the skills to move between straight-up bops and more reflective jams. - Jayden

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