![]() Yes, this record showcases growth from Future’s first album, 2012’s ‘Pluto’ – but ‘The Wizrd’ is his seventh release, and both albums share the same formulaic appeal. Make no mistake: we’re still a long way from the startling emotional resonance of Earl Sweatshirt and Travis Scott‘s skewed reporting from inside the fun house of fame. However, for the most part, Future’s still rapping about money and partying. There’s clarity in Future’s voice and he’s more introspective than we’ve ever known him, addressing addiction on ‘Krazy But True’ and ‘Tricks On Me’ ( “I was lettin’ the shit I can’t control destroy me / it was goin’ too deep for you, baby, pardon me / I tried to treat that shit just like a party / Ima feel weak if I tell you sorry”). The 20-track album is, to say the least, over-long. And that’s the record’s issue: it sounds exactly like everything else he’s made. On his latest release, ‘The WIZRD’, it’s not much different. Although he’s never been hailed as a great lyricist, Future’s wordplay throughout the years has been low-key excellent, even if it’s generally been channeled into anthemic, stuttered-triplet delivery on tracks about money and lean. The Atlanta rapper has crafted melodic chart-topping hits for years, confidently propping himself up alongside some of the best to do it: Drake, Kanye, T.I and Rihanna. “First Off” featuring American rapper Travis Scott, was sent to rhythmic and urban contemporary radio on February 12, 2019, as the album’s third single.Future’s longevity in the hip-hop world is undeniable. “Jumpin on a Jet”, produced by Southside, was released on January 9 along with a music video showing a heist on an airplane. The first single, “ Crushed Up“, was released on January 4, 2019, with its music video, directed by Spike Jordan and Sebastian Sdaigui, also being released the same day. In an interview with Genius, Future revealed that the album and its title is dedicated to a late uncle of his who gave him the nickname, “Wizard”. Each visual featured some of the most well-known wizards in popular culture, including Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter and the Wizard of Oz from the Wizard of Oz. ![]() In the days leading up to the album’s release, Future posted snippets of selected tracks through videos on social media. Screenings of the film were held in several US cities. Various celebrities including Drake, Young Thug and DJ Khaled make appearances in the film. Produced by Mass Appeal, the hour-long film follows Future on the 2016 Purple Reign tour and offers a look into his personal life and creative process. Its announcement was accompanied by the release of the trailer. The album was accompanied by a film of the same name, released on Apple Music on January 11. ![]() It is Future’s sixth US number-one album. ![]() The Wizrd received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. ![]()
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