Album Mode

Adriel has finally cleared health and safety protocols. This week he and Demar count down their top 10 albums of 2021. This year has been an explosion of music, with albums put on ice thawing out and burgeoning young talent, it’s been one of the best years for music in recent history. Everyone from Drake to PinkPantheress dropped new projects this year and it’s led to the hardest list the duo has ever constructed. First, hear the Demar and Adriel trade-off their 10-6 (00:03:30 ), then their top 5’s (00:29:15), finally honourable mentions and EP’s (01:00:30).


PS:
Demar’s top 10:
1. Vince Staples – Vince Staples
2. Collapsed in Sunbeams – Arlo Parks
3. When Smoke Rises - Mustafa
4. An Evening With Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic
5. Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler, the Creator
6. To Hell with it – PinkPantheress
7. Planet Her – Doja Cat
8. Scenic Drive – Khalid
9. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert – Little Simz
10. King’s Disease II – Nas

Adriel’s Top 10:
1. The Offseason – J. Cole
2. Mother – Cleo Sol
3. Call Me If You Get Lost – Tyler the Creator
4. Collapsed in Sunbeams – Arlo Parks
5. An Evening with Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic
6. Heaux Tales – Jazmine Sullivan
7. We’re Alone in this Together – Dave
8. Sometimes I Introvert – Little Simz
9. CHOMP 2 – Russ
10. DO NOT LISTEN – Brent Faiyaz

This week Demar and Adriel discuss Roddy Ricch’s highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Live Life Fast’, his new subject matter and what his core fans think he is versus what everyone else thinks he is.

Demar’s rating: 5.5
Adriel’s rating: 7

The Love List: paid my dues, moved to miami, crash the party, hibachi

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Russ’ latest studio album ‘Chomp 2’, it’s gaps in lyricism, legendary features and producers.

Demar’s rating: 4.5
Adriel’s rating: 8.5

The Love List: Faith, Note To Self, Top of the World, Get It

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Kahlid’s latest EP ‘Scenic Drive’, his Usher-ness and his relationship with cars.
Demar’s rating: 9
Adriel’s rating: 8.5
** NO SKIPS**
The Love List: All I feel is Rain, Present, Scenic Drive, Voicemail, Open, Brand New

P.S. QUIN’s vocals on Brand New are so elegant! Her exchanges with Khalid are otherworldly.

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, who they think will win and who they want to win each category.

Timestamps:

Record Of The Year ( 00:02:23 )
Album of the Year ( 00:09:00 )
Song of the Year (00:14:30 )
Best New Artist ( 00:18:35 )
Best Pop Solo Performance ( 00:20:50 )
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (00:24:25 )
Best Pop Vocal Album ( 00:27:25 )
Best R&B Performance (00:30:25 )
Best R&B Album ( 00:33:30 )
Best Rap Performance ( 00:36:15 )
Best Melodic Rap Performance ( 00:41:35 )
Best Rap Song ( 00:47:55)
Best Rap Album ( 00:51:55 )

P.S. Shoutout to our biggest snubs: Vince Staples, Arlo Parks, Dave and Unknown T

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Adele’s fourth studio album “30”, her artistic imitations and cold confidence.

Demar’s rating: 7

Adriel’s rating: 7

The Love List: Woman Like Me, To Be Loved, Love Is A Game, Easy On Me, All Night Parking

P.S. Those vocals on To Be Loved and Love Is A Game tho!

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Silk Sonic’s debut album “An Evening with Silk Sonic”, Silk Sonic’s unbelievable chemistry and 70’s revivalism.

Demar’s rating: 9
Adriel’s rating: 9.5

*NO SKIPS*
The Love List: Leave The Door Open, After Last Night, Skate, 777, Smokin Out The Window
P.S. This album has gotta be the ✨aesthetic✨ of the year

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss Ed Sheeran’s fifth studio album “=”, it’s dated sound and how it’ll be the soundtrack to every department store.
Demar’s rating: 2.5
Adriel’s rating: 4
The Love List: 2Step, Leave Your Life
P.S. 2020’s might have left Ed Sheeran behind

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss LA Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s compilation album “Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam Vol. 1” and the melding of sports, culture and music.

Demar’s rating: 7
Adriel’s rating: 6

The Love List: Everything Different, Waves, Bestie, No Thank You, Gotta Have It

P.S. This might be the greatest NBA-rap album of all-time

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This week Demar and Adriel discuss PinkPantheress’ debut mixtape “to hell with it”, what genre of music she makes and whether she’s the new sad girl.
Demar’s rating: 8.5
Adriel’s rating: 7.5

**NO SKIPS**

The Love List: Passion, Just For Me, Nineteen, I must apologize

P.S. We know Just For Me has its own music video but this Tik Tok and many others draw much are much more engaging visuals:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8hqNAGS/

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