But both releases were strongly underscored by the undeniable yet common need to impress those getting to know Aminé for the first time. On this record, the rapper also turns back to the solid hip-hop beats that serve him well, but incorporates more R&B than his previous works, especially on “Roots” and “Easy.” This shift from primarily hard rap to more melodic vocals is a nice show of range for Aminé, since his prior two releases erred slightly on the side of homogeneity.Ģ017’s Good for You and 2018’s OnePointFive represented Aminé breaking out as a new rap star, making a long-lasting name for himself.
Limbo finds him expanding his tracks to house multiple verses that each detail a facet of his personality, now able to preach longer, more meaningful messages and add more hooks to draw listeners in. Īminé, however, is known for more bite-sized raps than sprawling poems, short songs that get to the point quickly and flawlessly. It fits right into the tale of growth and assertiveness Aminé is weaving with Limbo. “Pressure in My Palms” is an excellent collaboration with Vince Staples and Slowthai, featuring a deep, commanding beat and a seamless trading off of verses. “It weirdly, like, fast-forwarded my maturity,” he muses about Bryant’s untimely passing on “Kobe.” Each component that has had an effect on who Aminé is today finds a place on Limbo, either tucked away in a line or two or dedicated in an entire song. Limbo is an album sprinkled with tributes as well, reflecting on influences from Aminé’s mother to late basketball player Kobe Bryant. “These roots made me, I bring my flowers to the world,” the artist raps, considerably more sure of himself. “Roots” stands out as a track that’s unapologetically Aminé, one that’s punchy but soulful and shines through his clandestine identity. Songs such as “Woodlawn,” an ode to his hometown, and “Roots,” a love letter to his heritage, are Aminé’s way of assuring himself that though he may be in limbo, he still has his feet grounded. Though Aminé does express some dissatisfaction on Limbo, he has always been sure of himself, reflected clearly in his consistently smooth delivery.
The rapper suggests that he can’t quite believe some of what he’s experienced, but he’s reached the point where he either shares his qualms now or risks straying further from the more practical lifestyle he hopes to achieve. Limbo kicks off with “Burden,” in which Aminé begins his journey through the past few years, unpacking personal aspects of his life that he previously may not have ventured into. 7, Limbo is a well-composed confession that though the artist has gone through bouts of uncertainty, he’s well on the road to figuring out who he really is. But Aminé’s old self is becoming unrecognizable to longtime fans with the new, improved persona he reveals on his second studio album. Aminé is no stranger to the rap scene - the Portland native has a slew of positively received mixtapes and a quadruple-platinum certified single, “Caroline,” under his belt.
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