Danny Brown, a Detroit rap veteran who took advantage of the Internet to burst into the limelight in 2011 with “XXX,” returns with his highly–anticipated album “Old.” His trademark atypical rap voice and drug–addled lyrics are back, and, much like last time, the album is split evenly between silly raps about Molly and the size of his member and serious joints about his struggle with drugs. After having only two featuring artists on “XXX,” Danny getsstandout verses from Schoolboy Q, Ab–Soul and A$AP Rocky, along with hooks from indie artists Purity Ring and Charli XCX. With its gritty sound and harsh lyrics, “Old” is not for the casual radio listener, but it’s solid for an intermediate rap fan and exactly what Danny Brown’s loyal fans wanted.
Grade: B
Download: “Dip”
Sounds best when: On a break from midterm studying and in need of something ridiculously refreshing.
