This new Deante’ Hitchcock album is fantastic. You might know him for his work with JID or Revenge of the Dreamers 3, but he’s somebody who always had a ton of talent and never really got the recognition he deserved.
Well, hopefully that changes with this project because ‘Junkie in the Sun’ is one of the best albums of the year. Against the vibrant production are more serious stories of su1cidal thoughts, self doubt, fatherhood, & more. The album is extremely cohesive despite touching on a wide array of topics, and it makes sense that most of the production was handled by Brandon Phillips-Taylor (I love when a rapper & a producer lock in!).
It’s a very warm album and a very human album. Deante’ captures the human experience very well where one day you’re riding high and the next you’re at the lowest of the low. The guest features are great, there are only a few and you can tell they were carefully chosen: Samara Cyn, 6lack, Childish Major, J.Wes, & Anna Field.
‘Junkie in the Sun’ just feels so intentional and the effort & love that went into it radiate on every track. It feels like a resurgence for Deante’ and I hope he starts to get those flowers he so very much deserves.
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Favorite songs:
U-N-I
Almost There
Reminders
Mr. Green Eyes
Gotta Be More
Remember tonight, your posts matter, it’s all hands on deck
You’re a hater? hate with all your heart
You’re a doomer? say “it’s over” after every bucket
You’re a hopemaxxer? inspire us with your positivity
You’re a meme maker? make the funniest goddamn memes of your life
What if Chris Finch is playing the long game by trying to get the league-wide narrative about Oklahoma City to the point where referees might overcompensate in the playoffs?