In our weekly feature, Customer Service, we aim to help you cut through the digital weeds and find the music that truly demands your attention. This week, we are highlighting a selection of projects that showcase artistic growth, technical mastery, and refreshing perspectives.
Tierra Whack, WHACK’S MUSEUM
People often characterize Tierra Whack by her perceived withholding nature. The Philadelphia native has historically rapped sparingly, both in the size of her catalog and the brevity of her early tracks. However, WHACK’S MUSEUM, her latest and most poised album, turns this scarcity into a deliberate artistic choice. Rather than a lack of content, her concision here is a sign of absolute mastery. Listening to the project feels like watching a seasoned performer run through a tightly rehearsed set; the syllables snap with precision, and the disdain is deeply considered, sharp, and effective.
Further Listening
student 1, truant: The Minneapolis artist continues to prove his chameleonic abilities, moving seamlessly between moments of deep introspection and a relentless, driving pulse.
Chris Crack, Don’t Go In the Women’s Bathroom: While Chris Crack is frequently lauded for his sharp, outre humor and viral song titles, his latest project is a master class in dense, athletic rapping that demands to be taken seriously.
Shaudie Man, SUMN B4 THE TAPE II: Thoughts of a Outlaw: Though it arrived a few weeks ago, this project remains a standout for its unique energy and stylistic nods to the mid-period Young Thug era.