Artist: CYFDarius
Album: No Need 4 Validation
Articulation: DJ Suspence
CYFDarius dropped his latest project “No Need 4 Validation” this past month and the question is does he actually need Validation after this latest effort, or did the project live up to the bold declaration of the title.
The project overall has sort of a “Trap Soul” feel, which isn’t very surprising being that he and Bryson Tiller are from the same city of Louisville, KY. However it’s not a slight either because the overall sound of the album is pretty solid. I wouldn’t say that the production is crazy on the project, but it is definitely solid and accomplishes what needs to be across the project.
CYFDarius hits us with the kinda of “in-between” style of rapping/singing, (similar to the aforementioned Bryson Tiller), however unlike other artists who have attempted this style, he’s able to pull it together and make it sound pleasant.
Personally I would have liked to see a little more “traditional” singing on the project, because the small amount he does at the beginning of the opening track, “Eyes Open Still Dreaming” sounded great. So I would have just liked to hear more of that across the album.
All in all this is a solid project. If there were a few tracks that really just went to the next level and stood out from the rest, this project could have been “Heat”, so the Dope Tho Rating for this project is a 7. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
Dope Tho Rating: 7
Key Dope:
Eyes Open Still Dreaming
Top Down
Never 2 Far
Dope Tho Rating System:
1-3 Nope Tho
4-5 Needs Work
6-7 Solid
8-9 Heat
10 Dope Tho Classic