Artist: Brxtn
Album: Computed Emotion
Articulation: King Acklin
Kentucky’s own, BRXTN , just blessed us with a RONA Care package in these trying times by releasing his latest project. Computed Emotion is a quick listen with just 6 tracks in under 20 minutes. I initially thought BRXTN was just a rapper, but as I got more familiar with his music it became clear he's equal parts Roddy Ricch turnt up rap and Tiller-esque emotional R&B. The comparison here is not mentioned to state Brxtn is trying to copy Roddy or Tiller either, because this project shows Brxtn can hold his own out here.
The lead track Let Go gets things popping with Brxtn clearly letting the listeners know he’s putting it all on the line for this music. Him and his crew are LIT, FLY and they out here trying to make this dream happen. It’s a nice up-tempo radio friendly track that if Louisville’s Local Hip-Hop/R&B radio stations played local artists, would definitely be in rotation. “When I was broke, they wasn’t waiting on me” is the chorus on Down Too Long. This song features an artist by the name of T-Rell who actually sneaks in and stills the spotlight the most on this song. Cruisin’ is an almost trancing melodic song where Brxtn’s spitting some bars but almost seems like a filler, which is fine.. The standout of the project, These Days, features Ph4de and should be added to a DJ’s live COVID-19 slow jam set, LOL. It’s a bop for real. 10 10 almost had me skeptical as it starts off with some lyrics from one of my favorite Ginuwine songs, but Brxtn quickly get his shit off on this one. He sings to a chick that he gonna do all the things her last man wouldn’t do. You know, your typical R&B dude lyrics, but this track jams. My Pain closes us out on this whopping 19:03 length project. It’s a good ending as Brxtn talks about his pain dealing with a love and it not being enough, but this music is going to fill that void. It’s a great tie in to the 1st track to me and does a good job of rounding out the project.
Overall Brxtn has given us something to listen to and at the end of the day its quality music. Good production and BRXTN’s talent shines on this one. Bottom line and question of the day; is It Dope Tho? The answer is yes. Listen now and thank me later... #DopeTho #YouWelcome
Dope Tho Rating: 7
Key Dope:
These Days
10 10
My Pain
Dope Tho Rating System
1-3 = Nope Tho
4-6 = Solid
7-9 = Heat
10 = Rated Dope Tho