Cordae From a Birds Eye View REVIEW Atlantic records Today featuring Gunna

Cordae, From a Birds Eye View: REVIEW

“On his second go-around, the joy seems lost.”

Cordae, From a Birds Eye View (Atlantic)

Every artist fears the sophomore slump. The Lost Boy, Cordae’s 2019 breakout, established him as the mightiest of his YBN crew, a rapper who could be as playful as he was meaningful. On his second go-around, the joy seems lost. Aside from a few glimmering moments, namely “Today” with Gunna and “Sinister” with Lil Wayne, From a Birds Eye View feels more like a lecture than it does a breezy listen. From a lyrical standpoint, Cordae is an incredibly gifted wordsmith. However, it is hard not to feel like his messaging is more forced and harrowing this time. 6/10 Trial Track: “Today” (feat. Gunna)

“Today” feat. Gunna — Cordae, From a Birds Eye View: REVIEW)

This review of From a Birds Eye View by Cordae originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of Cult MTL. 

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