EH404 Album Reaction/Review Please Excuse Me For Being Anti Social, Roddy Ricch

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Don Jerper and Big Dome debate if Roddy Ricch's 'Please Excuse Me For Being Anti Social' is the 2020 album of the year.

The episode begins with hosts Don Jerper and Big Dome introducing their album reaction format for Roddy Ricch's 'Please Excuse Me For Being Anti Social.' They immediately discuss the album's commercial success, noting it sold at least 70,000 copies weekly and debating its potential as the 2020 album of the year against competitors like 21 Savage and Meek Mill. The hosts explain they will focus on three to four songs, starting with 'Backseat' featuring Ty Dolla $ign, which they praise for its vibe and Ty Dolla $ign's feature, calling it a highlight. They then move to 'War Baby,' analyzing its lyrical depth and how Roddy Ricch switches up his sound, showcasing his talent beyond typical rap. Next, they play 'High Fashion,' speculating it might have been recorded in the same session as 'Ballin'.' The hosts discuss the album's singles, such as 'The Box' and 'Start Wit Me,' comparing them to the deeper cuts they played. They debate which tracks they would skip depending on mood, with Big Dome admitting he might skip 'Big Stepper' if not in the right vibe. The conversation shifts to specific critiques, like the feature with Gunna on 'Start Wit Me,' which they feel sounds like another Gunna song. They also talk about 'Moonwalkin'' featuring Lil Durk, noting it's overshadowed by other tracks. Throughout, the hosts emphasize Roddy Ricch's musical influences, particularly Future and Young Thug, and how he has evolved from his earlier work like 'Feed Tha Streets II.' They give the album a 9 out of 10, citing some slow moments but overall praising Roddy Ricch's growth and the album's impact. The episode concludes with plans for future reviews of artists like Tyler the Creator or Post Malone.

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A loose Roddy Ricch album debate ties his December release to Atlanta influence, generational taste, and early-2020 staying power.

Don Jerper and Big Dome turn a Roddy Ricch album review into a lively check-in on how the record was holding up about a month after release. They frame it as a possible 2020 album of the year and make the case that its December timing helped shape the year that followed,…

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