Friday the 13th turned out to be a huge release day for many artists. However, of all the artists that released new music on Friday, YNW Melly delivered one of the most unexpected projects. Titled ‘Just A Matter of Slime,’ this project is already gaining substantial attention.
While this album is an independent release, it still includes a star-studded list of features. For example, Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, and Young Thug are just a few included in the 12-song project. Coming in at 43 minutes, this album packs a punch.
‘Just a Matter of Slime’ hits the mark and shoots straight through it
The first track, titled “Mind of Melvin” features Lil Uzi Vert. After a quiet build up, heavy trap production takes over. It is an instantly classic sound, and an idea that resonates throughout the album. “Caprisun Fun” featuring Young Thug is an instant summer banger. With a solid piano melody and a bumping kick and snare, this song is an absolute hit. Young Thug also delivers a solid verse, which isn’t unusual for the talented MC. Overall, this album explores a very modern rap and trap sound. With solid production and interesting melodies, ‘Just A Matter of Slime’ sounds introspective and spiritual.
YNW Melly began rapping in 2016. As a teenager, he gained mainstream success after his song “Murder on my Mind” went viral on social media. Since then, YNW Melly released four full length projects. However, his momentum immediately came to a halt after the young rapper ran into serious legal trouble.
YNW Melly’s Complicated Past
The Florida rapper has a criminal history and has already been arrested multiple times. Furthermore, in 2019, Melly was arrested for his involvement in the murder of two YNW associates. Accused of shooting both men multiple times and staging a crime scene, the young rapper has been in prison since his arrest. Melly is currently facing life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.
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While YNW Melly still claims his innocence, he doesn’t seem to have any plans of dropping his career. “I just wanna let all my friends and all my fans know, I truly love y’all and I miss y’all,” Melly told hotnewhiphop.com. “With that being said, I had to drop [an] album, ‘Just a Matter of Slime,’ just to let y’all know that I will be home in just a matter of slime.”
Recorded entirely in prison, Just a Matter of Slime, is another chapter of YNW Melly’s complicated story. For fans of hip-hop and industry news, this project is worth checking out for multiple reasons. YNW Melly has a story to tell, and Just a Matter of Slime might provide some very necessary insight into that story.
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