Post Malone – Hollywood’s Bleeding

Review

"Hollywood's Bleeding," Post Malone's third studio drop, is a genre-hopping gem that flexes his skills in blending styles with finesse. Dropping on September 6, 2019, this album pulls up with a heavyweight guest list featuring DaBaby, Future, Halsey, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, SZA, Swae Lee, and Young Thug. Mostly crafted by Louis Bell, the production creates a seamless vibe that stitches together threads of hip-hop, rock, and pop. The 17 tracks take you on an emotional rollercoaster, from the deep and brooding to the lively and amped up. Standout joints like "Wow," "Goodbyes," and "Circles" showcase Posty's knack for hooks that stick with you, while cuts like "Die for Me" and "Take What You Want" push the envelope into experimental territory.

The album's core explores Post Malone's vibes and struggles in Tinseltown, highlighting the city's shallow, vampiric nature. The title track, "Hollywood's Bleeding," lays down the heavy mood of a city rotting from the inside. Critics showered the album with love, hyping Posty for his genre-blending wizardry, leading it to debut at the top of the US Billboard 200 and snag a 4x platinum certification from the RIAA. It even nabbed a nod for Album of the Year at the 2021 Grammys. "Hollywood's Bleeding" is a clear sign of Post Malone's evolution, cementing his role as a trailblazer in the modern music scene. Fans of hip-hop, rock, and pop alike should definitely give this one a spin. - Jayden