Review
Dropping on Valentine's Day back in '15, blackbear's "Deadroses" bloomed as a debut that wasn't your typical love-struck serenade. This 10-track journey through the Beartrap label is a testament to his genre-bending finesse, merging the raw pulse of hip-hop with the soulful undertones of R&B, all wrapped in an electronic sheen. The album's a moody canvas, with blackbear's vocals shifting seamlessly from smooth croons to sharp rhymes, capturing the essence of his personal trials and triumphs in love and life.
Tracks like the platinum-certified "Idfc," alongside "4U" and "Dirty Laundry," became anthems for the heartbroken and introspective, showcasing blackbear's talent for etching melodies that stick with you long after the beat fades. "Deadroses" wasn't just about making waves on the charts; it was about resonating with the raw emotion of its listeners, which it did with fervor. The album peaked at a respectable spot on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and snagged a Gold certification, solidifying blackbear's place as a voice that the industry needed to hear. It's an album that's as much a timestamp of an artist's evolution as it is a timeless expression of the human experience, wrapped in the gritty yet ethereal vibe that only blackbear can deliver. - Jayden
