Brief Summary
The review of Sexy Red's new album, "Favorite Trapper," expresses disappointment, especially considering the success of her previous work, "Hood Hottest Princess." The album is criticized for its subpar production, uninspired features, and Sexy Red's own lackluster vocal performance and songwriting. The reviewer finds the project to be a step down in nearly every aspect, lacking the energy, humor, and overall quality that made her earlier work appealing.
- The album is a step down from "Hood Hottest Princess" in terms of production and energy.
- Sexy Red's vocal performance is uninspired, and the songwriting lacks her signature humor.
- The reviewer rates the album a light to decent 2, expressing disappointment in its overall quality.
Intro
The reviewer introduces Sexy Red's new album, "Favorite Trapper," expressing anticipation due to his fondness for her previous work, "Hood Hottest Princess." He notes the controversy surrounding his positive review of her earlier music, with many critics questioning his taste. The reviewer highlights Sexy Red's openness about her influences, such as Gucci Mane, and finds it amusing how seriously some people take her trolling persona, despite her often outrageous lyrics and behavior.
Mixtape vs Album
The reviewer expresses confusion over the direction of "Favorite Trapper," as it feels like a subpar mixtape presented as an album. He points out that Sexy Red had already released a mixtape in 2024, "In Sexy We Trust," which was not well-received. While a raw, messy project could have been interesting, "Favorite Trapper" falls short, with dialed-down versions of elements that were more successful in "Hood Hottest Princess."
Production and Features
The production quality on "Favorite Trapper" is criticized for being bland, predictable, and uninspired, failing to the project. The reviewer also finds the feature list underwhelming, especially considering Sexy Red's connections and endorsements from artists like Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Tyler the Creator. He praises Kee Glock as the best feature on the album but notes that he's not a major draw. The track "Cut Like Us," featuring Pretty Pink and Gettoh Bisha, is highlighted as a fun collaboration, but the reviewer wishes there were more tracks with similar energy.
Vocals and Lyrical Content
Sexy Red's vocal performance on "Favorite Trapper" is described as sleepy and unenthusiastic, a significant departure from her energy on "Hood Hottest Princess." The reviewer also feels that the writing is toned down, lacking the audacious, self-deprecating humor that is a key part of her appeal. While some tracks have funny titles and premises, Sexy Red fails to deliver on the comedic potential. The only exceptions are "Hood [ __ ] Too" and "If You Want It," which capture some of her signature ridiculousness.
Overall Impression
The reviewer finds the album boring and uninteresting, lamenting that it didn't need to turn out this way. He suggests that Sexy Red could have continued in the same lane but invested more in her music to make it sound bigger and more exciting, with cooler collaborations and new producers. The reviewer expresses concern that Sexy Red may not be focused on the music, citing a viral clip of her freestyling as more entertaining than the album itself. He ultimately rates "Favorite Trapper" a light to decent 2.
