In a time when it seems like people only want to hear ‘mumble rap’ that lacks any sort of sincerity, “Father of Four” shines a glimmer of hope for the future of trap music. Although there are a few songs that I won’t be adding to my Spotify playlist, as a whole, the album successfully exhibits Offset’s talents as a rapper and songwriter. Overall, “Father of Four” manages to balance bass-heavy production from industry leading producers Metro Boomin and Southside and shockingly impactful lyrics. I done exploded, turned rapping to an art,” he raps. “ We selled the dope, never thought rapping would go far. On the final track, “Came a Long Way,” Offset reflects on the improbability of his success and th e adversity he has faced on his path to rap stardom. In a constant battle with his demons of the past, Offset consistently uses his solo album as a platform to gain redemption for his sins. Inevitably, the 16-track album has multiple shortcomings such as songs “Underrated” and “After Dark,” both of which feel monotonous and fail to differentiate from the rest. Although these songs lack lyrical content, they are destined to satisfy any pre-existing Migos or Offset fan with their catchy choruses and creative beats. Travis Scott and 21 Savage and “Clout” ft. Cole and “Lick,” both of which have entered Billboard’s “Hot 100 Entries” at 65 and 86, respectively.īeyond this point, the album starts to lack consistency but still brings in a list of head-bobbing tracks with songs “Wild Wild West” ft. Then I got caught for the s***, in the pen when she pushed you out.”Īs well as offering insight into social problems for African Americans, this initial song helps set the reflective tone for the entire album and continues with upbeat yet contemplative songs “How Did I Get Here” featuring J. Had to go and hit a lick, tryna put food in your mouth. “ Had a baby as a kid, mama kicked me out. The album begins with the song “Father of Four” featuring Big Rube, which serves as Offset’s heartfelt apology to his four kids, all with different mothers, for not always being around as they have grown up. Although the interconnection between trap beats, ad-libs and meaningful rap lyrics seem far-fetched, Offset found a way to create a 16-song album that seamlessly meshes all three elements. In his first album attempt to display himself as a solo artist, the 27-year-old member of the Migos trio steers away from rap that lacks lyrical substance and, instead, delves into his personal life and upbringing in Atlanta’s Northside. And that, friends, is what being a power couple’s all about.One cheating scandal, car crash and a newborn baby later, Kiari Cephus, better known as Offset, released his highly anticipated solo album, Father of Four, on Feb. You might expect Cardi’s eventual guest verse to be an emotional affair, but on “Clout,” she says screw all that, firing shots at all kinds of adversaries and temporarily stealing the spotlight: “Soon as these bitches got something to sell, they say my name, say my name, Destiny’s Child,” she growls. And on “Don’t Lose Me,” he finally addresses his breakup and eventual reconciliation with Cardi, pledging to be a better person. It’s hard not to get a little misty-eyed hearing the title track, on which Offset addresses each of his four childrefƒn over a Metro Boomin angel choir: “My son Kody, he three, rappin' already like me.” “Red Room” is a moody meditation on the past, as he recalls being raised by a single mother and watching his friends die.
Rather than deflect the drama, Offset faces it head-on here: FATHER OF 4 isn’t just an introduction to the rapper as a solo artist but a recalibration of his public perception, embracing the role of proud father and opening up about his past over solemn chamber-trap beats. Guest appearances with the Georgia emcee include Gucci Mane, J. The most traditionally skillful lyricist of the Migos, Offset’s also the most talked-about these days-mostly with regard to the ups and downs of his marriage to Cardi B. Offset - Father Of 4 Offset, who is 1/3 of the southern such group Migos, releases this official product called Father Of 4. Teasing your album with a video of your very famous wife giving birth to your daughter can sometimes have that effect. But Offset’s FATHER OF 4 is the first of the group’s solo offerings that feels like a true event. In the wake of 2018’s Culture II, though, each member of Migos has struck out on their own: Quavo led the charge with QUAVO HUNCHO, with Takeoff’s The Last Rocket close behind. It once felt like a breach of social contract to pick your favorite Migo: The Atlanta trio were great because they were great together.
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