#kehlani Archives - Voir Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:41:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 Tired of Basic Eyeliner? Here Are The Best New Trends to Try Out https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/tired-of-basic-eyeliner-here-are-the-best-new-trends-to-try-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tired-of-basic-eyeliner-here-are-the-best-new-trends-to-try-out Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=77293 Eyeliner isn’t the easiest makeup product to master. But if you’ve managed to master it and are looking for some inspo to take it to the next level, here are a few slightly more challenging looks for you to try out.

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]]> Eyeliner isn’t the easiest makeup product to master. But if you’ve managed to master it and are looking for some inspo to take it to the next level, here are a few slightly more challenging looks for you to try out.

Neon Liner

Knowing what type of eyeliner suits your eye shape the best is crucial, but a lot of people seem to overlook the fact that colour can be just as important. Sure, black eyeliner is foolproof; made for everyone, but it’s about time we started to branch out of our comfort zone a little bit. Neon liner can be a good place to start experimenting. Itdoesn’t require too much time or effort, just a couple of super-bright neon liners.

Singer-songwriter, Kehlani, was photographed wearing a daring neon turquoise wing. The bold colour complemented her skin tone perfectly and really made her eyes stand out.

Jenesis Alonso Lopez shared a tutorial of this neon liner trend to TikTok, where she used Glisten Cosmetics’ Wet Liner Palette to create a bright orange eyeliner look.

@jenesisalonso

brown eyes with neons liner #colorfuleyeliner #neonorangemakeup #neonliner #eyelinerlooks #browneyes #browneyecolor #eyelinerideas #funeyemakeup #latinasenusa #aitanamariposas

♬ mariposas – sangiovanni & Aitana

Negative-Space Liner

This style involves taking everything you’ve learnt about eyeliner and doing the exact opposite. If you’re used to putting eyeshadow all over your eyelid, we’d highly recommend flipping over your technique to create this unique look – especially for any girlies without hooded eyes.

Jade Thirwall sported this stunning pink look on Adam Burrell’s Instagram. A simple cat eye paired with a pink liner that ran parallel to the black liner. Keeping the eyelid bare makes for a much more sultry look.

MAC Cosmetics also joined this trend, posting a picture of a light blue negative-space look on Instagram, created using the Colour Excess Gel Eye Liner.

Slick Woods also hopped on the trend with a slightly darker, more grungy look. 

@xthuyle shared a tutorial on her take on this trend, showing that it’s not as difficult as it looks. 

@xthuyle

Negative space Graphic liner tutorial! Get my @agoraworld beauty edit now! #eyelinertutorial #eyeliner #eyelinerhack #eyelinerchallenge #eyelinerhacks

♬ Strong – Romy & Fred again..

Subtly-Bedazzled

Eye makeup looks don’t only have to include makeup. Face jewels can transform your whole look while still keeping it sophisticated. The best thing about this trend is you can use them however you want, for example, Steph Hui (@stxph.h on Instagram) decided to take inspo from the negative space trend while still adding her own little touch with a few face jewels by the outer corner of the eye.

Britney Savannah (@beautybypeach on TikTok) shared with her followers a video of her experimenting with face jewels, showing just how versatile this trend is.

@beautybypeach

my favorite gem placements using @colourpopco crystal face jewels ! ad

♬ Follow me if you like skiing – Isaac

Freestyle Patterns

This is where we dive into the deep end of experimental makeup and test just how creative you can get. You can use any product – liquid, gel, powder – to create these stunning abstract patterns across your eyes (or even your whole face!). You can take this trend in any direction you feel like, but if you’re feeling a little lost, here are a few looks to take inspo from.

@orane.ae posted a picture to Instagram of a stunning freestyled makeup look. The use of wavy patterns creates a super unique illusion on her face.

Mei Pang (@meicrosoft on TikTok) shared a similar look on TikTok. This koi fish-inspired look 

@meicrosoft

koi fish eyeliner (: #eyelinertutorial #makeuptutorial #avantgardemakeup

♬ som original – henry

Abstract Shapes

@aoifeartist

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♬ glue – Liam

This trend requires you to utilise shapes and different colours around your eye to create something new and fresh. Choosing colour combos and shapes is hard and it will take some time to master it, so the best way to do it would be to start simple and build your way up from there.

@aoifeartist on TikTok chose to go for a very pop-art-inspired look, dotting circles around her eye. The chosen colours complemented each other beautifully, resulting in an audacious, yet vibrant look.

@mandyretsuko on TikTok also gave it a go, playing with blues, pinks and greens to create a striking, colourful look.

@mandyretsuko

Playing around with liners & charms 💦 #makeup

♬ original sound – Jaeron Oneal ♍

Words by Ayushi Nathwani

Header Image By Mia Washbrook

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]]> Spiritual, Sensual and Seasoned; Kehlani’s ‘Blue Water Road’ Is Their Most Mature Project Yet https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/spiritual-sensual-and-seasoned-kehlanis-blue-water-road-is-their-most-mature-project-yet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spiritual-sensual-and-seasoned-kehlanis-blue-water-road-is-their-most-mature-project-yet Wed, 04 May 2022 16:08:13 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=56497 Always authentically cool, Kehlani’s straight-talking demeanour hasn’t gone anywhere and is ever so apparent in the singer’s third album ‘Blue Water Road’. However, this confidence is noticeably different from the usual sass we hear from Kehlani, as they ditch the badass attitude for a more laid back, assertive style of confidence that sounds undeniably fresh and fitting.

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]]> Always authentically cool, Kehlani’s straight-talking demeanour hasn’t gone anywhere and is ever so apparent in the singer’s third album ‘Blue Water Road’. However, this confidence is noticeably different from the usual sass we hear from Kehlani, as they ditch the badass attitude for a more laid back, assertive style of confidence that sounds undeniably fresh and fitting. 

Debuting with the album ‘SweetSexySavage’ in 2017, we quickly became acquainted with the bad bitch persona Kehlani was pursuing, with tracks such as ‘Too Much’, ‘CRZY’ and ‘Do U Dirty’ hailing lyrics on the subject of being a badass. Five years on, Kehlani has entered a sweeter, brighter place, openly expressing this through a mellow, blissful and pristine soundscape. 

Kehlani took to Instagram to express her love for Pop Wansel, the executive producer of ‘Blue Water Road’, going on to say;

“the first time you pressed play to let me hear what you had taken and turned it into; i will never forget the sheer fucking AWE i was in of you. this wasn’t an album, this became a soundtrack! this was a score! you kept me patient when we had to sit on the album for a YEAR! you kept me confident when i was nervous because i didn’t think people wanted to hear me sing happy songs.”

We think we speak for everyone when we say we definitely want to continue hearing Kehlani sing happy songs! Lyrically, this is a place we haven’t seen Kehlani before, as they cover lyrics outside of the realms of love and relationships, heading more towards spiritual topics. This is particularly apparent in ‘Altar’, as the blend of her sweet vocal tone with meaningful lyrics based on nurturing relationships with relatives that have moved on to the afterlife creates a glorious sound that is irresistibly infectious. 

Another factor that confirms Kehlani is in a new headspace is the production of this album, which is more reserved than their previous works. Despite this, we feel the orchestral production serves its purpose greatly throughout the album, with the string sections heightening the emotion and joy reflected in the lyricism and vocal performance in tracks such as ‘little story’, ‘everything’ and ‘melt’. The album also hosts collaborations with a unique range of artists such as Justin Bieber, Syd, and Jessie Reyez (just to name a few). 

The contemporary sonic and lyrical components of ‘Blue Water Road’ represent Kehlani’s artistry most authentically whilst successfully bringing us on this new part of Kehlani’s journey. And, whilst we can’t wait to see the next destination, we’re going to soak up the current location first. 

Words By Nadia Clasper

Photo Credit: Kehlani Instagram

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]]> The Best Beauty Looks to Come Out Of The 2021 Billboard Music Awards https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/the-best-beauty-looks-to-come-out-of-the-2021-billboard-music-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-beauty-looks-to-come-out-of-the-2021-billboard-music-awards Mon, 24 May 2021 11:27:41 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=26719 This year's Billboard Music Awards brought the heat. We were obsessed with the bold bright colours and playful shapes sported by trendsetting celebrities as they strutted down the red carpet, but also the more soft Hollywood glam to complement the make-you-stare outfits. Check out the roundup of our favourite looks and the products used to achieve them below.

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This year’s Billboard Music Awards brought the heat. We were obsessed with the bold bright colours and playful shapes sported by trendsetting celebrities as they strutted down the red carpet, but also the more soft Hollywood glam to complement the make-you-stare outfits. Check out the roundup of our favourite looks and the products used to achieve them below.

Doja Cat

Wow, this look is HUGE. We love the graphic eyeliner with a pop of turquoise to match her statement necklace, the sci-fie-esque eyebrows and the baby hairs curled to perfection just hit the spot. The eyeliner is the Suva Beauty Hydraliner and was applied by makeup artist Ernesto Casillas. Doja Cat never fails to make a statement anywhere she goes.

Gabrielle Union

Singer Gabrielle Union kept her look beautifully timeless. Her makeup is natural and flawless and her scraped back updo definitely ties the look together. Her makeup artist Fiona Stiles used all Giorgio Armani Beauty products to create this masterpiece including Eyes to Kill Mascara, Smooth Silk Eye Pencil and the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.

SZA

You can’t go wrong with a classic black cat eye, especially when you’re SZA. Her longtime glam squad makeup artist, Deanna Paley said ‘SZA’s dress was striking and I wanted to bring out her features and keep it classic.’ She used all Charlotte Tilbury products (the queen of all classic makeup) to create this subtle look. If you, like us, want to recreate the look somewhere down the line, get the Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow pot ‘Star Gold,’ the Airbrush Flawless Foundation and the classic Pillow Talk lip liner.

Saweetie

Gorgeous from top to toe, Saweetie stunned in a bright orange dress and smoldering cat-eye. Makeup artist Deanna Paley (who also made up SZA that night) told E! News she used the new Pat McGrath Divine Blush Collection for the rosy glow in shade ‘Desert Orchid’ and ‘Nymphette.’

Kehlani

Another soft makeup look to go with a fierce outfit. Her waist-length classic waves are courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Kahh Spence – who used Hot Tools Series Detachable Volumizer to give the hair body and shine.

Words By Rosina Findlay

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]]> Everything You Need To Know About What’s Trending For Hot Girl Summer – Instagram Looks Of The Week https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-whats-trending-for-hot-girl-summer-instagram-looks-of-the-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=everything-you-need-to-know-about-whats-trending-for-hot-girl-summer-instagram-looks-of-the-week Fri, 07 May 2021 13:42:48 +0000 https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/?p=24432 From Maya Jama’s lime sporty two piece, Kehlani’s beige suit and Rowi Singh’s lilac milkmaid dress – we’ve come to the conclusion that all the colours are trending this season and they can be tailored to your aesthetic. Pastels, neon’s, neutrals – choose your palette and start dressing for hot girl summer. Here’s our Instagram looks of the week.

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From Maya Jama’s lime sporty two piece and Rowi Singh’s lilac milkmaid dress to Kehlani’s beige suit – we’ve come to the conclusion that all the colours are trending this season and they can be tailored to your aesthetic. Pastels, neon’s, neutrals – choose your palette and start dressing for hot girl summer. Here’s our Instagram looks of the week.

Maya Jama

Maya Jama took to Instagram in the neon Misbhv active sport knit shorts and top, paired with a matching Trapstar puffer and a pair of hot pink square toe sandals – we’re adding neon’s to our basket asap. A sporty, off duty look which she’s effortlessly dressed up with the heels – take notes on the sandals because square toe is trending.

Rowi Singh

Pastels are a timeless trend for spring and in 2021 there’s no exception. In a dreamy lilac dress by Serpenti Apparel, paired with a unique pink pair of cowboy boots – Rowi Singh is showing us how to look like a real-life princess this season. The perfect silhouette for a comfy and cute post-lockdown look.

Lizzo

Lizzo is taking us back to the 70s in the Lime floral dress from Doja Cat’s Pretty Little Thing Collection. With groovy patterns, risqué mesh and ruched details – this piece ticks off several SS21 trends and take it from us – Lime green is a shade to watch.

Vanessa Hudgens

It looks like when it comes to footwear, the cowboy boot silhouette is here to stay. Vanessa Hudgens took to Instagram in a croc effect pair in off white, by the brand SCHUTZ. With a stiletto heel and pointy toe, this take on a classic is perfect for strutting through the beer gardens this spring. We love the neutral palette in this look, with the beige shades complementing her boots and sunnies. Colour coordination is key.

Kendall Jenner

Chic and stylish, Kendall took to the streets of New York in head to toe The Row. Another take on a neutral colour palette, with a pair of beige suit trousers, a white shirt and, of course – square toe sandals. This is one for you boss women who want to dress up your smart attire and make it suitable for cocktails after work, too.

Winnie Harlow

If you were wondering how to style the colour yellow, take some notes from Winnie Harlow’s look. Coordinating her GCDS Jurassic boots with a PU Bottega trench for a major bright moment we want to re-create this spring. She’s styled the look with a timeless pair ripped blue denim shorts and a tank – summer must haves.

Kehlani 

This, ladies, is how to tailor like a boss this season. For Atlantic Records, Kehlani wore a two-piece beige suit with a matching turtleneck. Timeless and classic, there’s no better go-to look than a colour co-ordinating tailored moment. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen pastel and neon takes on the full suit but if bright colours aren’t for you – invest in neutrals.

Jess Cheng

With a nod to the 00s, Jess Cheng brought a lot of heat to our feed this week in the I Am Gia Xenia pants – the tie up details go hand in hand with the cut out trend taking the y2k aesthetic to the next level. We love the details too, with a small baguette bag to match – the perfect addition to any look this season.

Sita Bellan

Dripping in Givenchy, Sita Bellan wore a vintage number – the full red logo jumpsuit, paired with a new season handbag and pumps. You can’t go wrong with red. To complete the look, she wore a body chain from her own brand, Lilth by Sita, and a faux fur bucket hat. 

Kristen Noel Crawley

Spring just got boujee. With Noel Crawley in the Miu Miu cady skirt, a low rise, mini piece embellished with sequins. She dressed it down for a more casual take with a striped turtleneck, making it the perfect outfit for a chilly post-lockdown meal out. Also paired with two pieces from the Miu Miu Kappa collection – the sneaker inspired heels and silver mini bag. We love the green shades in this look but unfortunately this particular skirt and top are unreleased. Don’t worry, though, shop a similar take below with just as much style.

Elsa Hosk

French girl chic is obviously the memo – in a pastel pink gingham dress, Balenciaga leather jacket and platform Gucci loafers Elsa Hosk is giving us all the inspiration we need to feel like we’re in Paris for our coffee dates this spring. With platform being back on trend, a comfy loafer is definitely a staple piece this season.

Neelam Kaur Gill

Need more SS21 suiting inspiration? This beige Dion Lee set is the perfect balance of sophistication and glam – with the cut out detailing adding an element of edge to a timeless piece. Neelam paired the suit with a crochet corset, crochet being a huge trend for this summer and making the look extra versatile. Let’s talk accessories – taking the hoop to that extra level with a 60mm pair, Neelam is telling us a key way to stand out this season is to make your earrings bold.

Rihanna

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Rihanna was spotted this week with a new pixie do’, going back to her 00s roots – and her outfit was just as iconic. Styled in a vintage John Galliano Dior coat, groovy tie-dye pants and white pumps which we are not surprised she managed to pull off. The iconic print ties together the colours and patterns which are making their return to the trends this SS21. When it comes to outerwear silhouettes the Mongolian shearling coats are timeless and give a nod to the return of y2k aesthetics.

Words By Natasha Legge, Graphic By Emily Chapillon

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]]> GET THE LOOK: Kehlani is Pushing Boundaries for Styling Versatile Fashion https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/get-the-look-kehlani-is-pushing-boundaries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-the-look-kehlani-is-pushing-boundaries Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/get-the-look-kehlani-is-pushing-boundaries/ Baggy jeans, cargo trousers, oversized T-shirts – there is nothing in our closets more comforting than these pieces. When it comes to styling streetwear, there is no one who does it better than Kehlani. Kehlani’s style utilizes multi-layering to create, tomboy, yet sexy and very feminine looks that are also reflected in her work. While […]

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Kehlani, Staud, Push Button, Herno, Saint Laurent, Prada, Numbering, Off White
Kehlani image via Atlantic Records, Staud, Push Button, Herno, Saint Laurent, Prada, Numbering, Off White

Baggy jeans, cargo trousers, oversized T-shirts – there is nothing in our closets more comforting than these pieces. When it comes to styling streetwear, there is no one who does it better than Kehlani.

Kehlani’s style utilizes multi-layering to create, tomboy, yet sexy and very feminine looks that are also reflected in her work. While Kehlani is vulnerable and raw in her latest album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t”, she also has hits such as “Good Thing” and “Honey” which are all about individuality, power over her own feelings and – arguably- much more on the masculine side.

Take inspiration from Kehlani’s heavily-influenced ‘90s style, sprinkled with feminine and masculine elements to achieve an effortless yet breath-taking look. Keep your makeup minimal, let your features shine on their own. Add a winged liner to draw all the attention to the eyes. Kehlani radiates whenever her daughter, Adeya Nomi is around – warmth, happiness and the right attitude will always complete your look. Kehlani is proof

Kehlani
Kehlani Getty Images, Alexander McQueen, Phillip Lim, Balenciaga, Jimmy Choo, Gucci,

Blazer: Alexander McQueen, Grey Cut-Out Blazer, (£1690)

Skirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black Handkerchief Skirt, (£440)

Bag: Balenciaga, Black Croc Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag, (£1290)

Heels: Jimmy Choo, Black Patent Love 100 Heels, (£495)

Sunglasses: Gucci, Gold and Black Sunglasses, (£535)

Earings: Simone Rocha, Black Drip Earrings, (£195)

Chocker: Gucci, Black Square G Chocker, (£240)

Pairing a corporate grey blazer with a pair of pointed-toe heels and a miniature bag, nothing can get more sophisticated. The waist cut out of the blazer adds a hint of sexiness to the look, yet keeping in line with its classy, smart-cut aesthetic. Paired with statement sunglasses and a chocker, the corporate ‘workwear’ edit is transformed into an evening look.

Kehlani
Kehlani image via @kehlani , Dion Lee, Andamane, Jimmy Choo, Alexander McQueen, Isabel marant, Fendi

Dare to be feminine and incorporate streetwear elements in an evening look. A white printed skirt will reveal your curves, unlike oversized trousers. Styled with a corset-top and gold dainty jewellery, the streetwear-inspired skirt becomes a high-fashion statement. Add a pop of colour with red sandals and for the perfect bag, we absolutely cannot get over the Fendi pouch.

Top: Dion Lee, White Pointelle Corset Top (£535)

Skirt: Andamane, zebra wrap skirt, (£121, sale)

Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Red Suede Tao 85 Sandals,

Bracelet: Alexander McQueen, Gold Swallows Bracelet, (£90)

Earrings: Isabel Marant, Gold Swung Earrings, (£125)

Rings: Isabel Marant, Gold Nirvana Ring Set, (£65)

Bag: Fendi, Transparent & Black PU Mini Mon Tresor Bag, (£1150)

Kehlani
Kehlani, Staud, Push Button, Herno, Saint Laurent, Prada, Numbering, Off White

Another staple of streetwear that we absolutely love is the baggy boyfriend trouser trend. Pair them with a crop top or a fitted top that accentuates your waist. And, as always, there is nothing that elevates your look more than the perfect jewellery to go along with it. Opt for gold statement hoops and stacking rings to match. Also, we will not object to a ‘90s inspired padded shoulder Saint Laurent.

Top: Staud, Syd satin halterneck top, (£145)

Trousers: Push Button, Ssense Exclusive Red Flared Trousers, (£495)

Jacket: Herno, Velvet puffer jacket, (£475)

Bag: Saint Laurent, Loulou puffer shoulder bag, (£1,050)

Shoes: Prada, Chunky Sole Shoes, (£1,410)

Earrings: Numbering, Gold Large #994 Hoop Earrings, (£235)

Rings: Off-White, Gold Hexnut Ring Set

Words by Emilia Roman

Graphics by Latisha Fleckenstein

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]]> Top 10 Albums of 2020… So Far https://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/top-10-albums-of-2020-so-far/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-albums-of-2020-so-far Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.voirfashion.co.uk/post/top-10-albums-of-2020-so-far/ 2020’s unexpected events have shaken us all beyond belief. As a society, as individuals and as a nation we have experienced and endured a whirlwind of movements and cultural shifts that has forever changed the way we function, think, and communicate. However, through the hardship and lockdown, we have all therapized in music and thankfully, […]

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Kehlani, Westside Gunn, CharliXCX, The Weekend, Chloe x Halle, Polo G, Lil Baby

2020’s unexpected events have shaken us all beyond belief. As a society, as individuals and as a nation we have experienced and endured a whirlwind of movements and cultural shifts

that has forever changed the way we function, think, and communicate. However, through the hardship and lockdown, we have all therapized in music and thankfully, artists have delivered. Still grasping 2020 by the collar to produce epic albums that will go down in history; along with 2020. They all deserve 2021’s success’ to come thick and fast.

10. It Was Good Until It Wasn’t – Kehlani

Kehlani courtesy of NME, Complex, The Guardian
Kehlani: It was good until it wasnt- courtesy of NME, Complex, The Guardian

On her latest release, Kehlani takes us through the highs and lows of a relationship and the internal contradictions that come with such a commitment. Not a new concept, granted, but Kehlani manages to be refreshingly honest and upfront with the listener about her failing relationship. This is done no better than on the James Blake assisted ‘Grieving’ in which Kehlani agonisingly mourns the loss of a relationship she knows is no longer good for her. Although there is no shortage of sad songs there are some empowering bangers sprinkled here and there like the long-awaited Jhene Aiko collab ‘Change Your Life’. This is easily Kehlani’s most mature and hard-hitting project to date and she’s finally managed to refine and perfect this dark, moody, and atmospheric R&B lane she’s managed to carve for herself.

Kehlani- Change Your Life Ft. Jhene Aiko

9. Pray for Paris – Westside Gunn

Pray For Paris Westside Gunn- Genius, Hot991, Trapholizay
Pray For Paris Westside Gunn- Genius, Hot991, Trapholizay

Westside Gunn has been on a pretty incredible run of late, his crew Griselda are gaining more and more traction by the day and their modern approach to lyrical hip hop is turning heads. His 90’s inspired sound provides a modern alternative to the likes of fellow gritty spitters Mobb Deep. Gunn revealed he was inspired to make this album after attending Virgil Abloh’s January 2020 Off-White show in Paris. Gunn has often displayed his love for luxury brands in the past and manages to mix witty bars about high fashion and exotic cars with juxtaposing lines about his days a struggling drug dealer. Every line is cleverly thought out and requires multiple listens to catch every double entendre woven throughout his web of rhymes.

8. The Goat – Polo G

The Goat Polo G courtesy Hypebeast, Sony Music
The Goat Polo G courtesy Hypebeast, Sony Music

When you call your album The GOAT you must be pretty confident in yourself to deliver a truly great album. Luckily for us, Polo G is wildly confident and delivers an exceptional album. Featuring a singsong rap style alongside a plethora of guitar and piano-based trap beats, Polo bares all for the audience. The album mainly focuses on his traumatic upbringing in the projects of Chicago. Polo manages to channel his trauma through incredibly catchy hooks like on the introspective ‘21’. It’s pretty heart-breaking and commendable to hear a 21-year-old rap about his PTSD, depression, and other mental health issues as well as his drug use while the world is listening. The album is filled with pain and Polo references many of his fallen friends, including Juice WRLD (who also delivers a memorable feature). The album ends with a glorious modern interpolation of Tupacs ‘Changes’ as Polo reflects on the hardships he’s gone through especially with systemic racism and police brutality, issues which are sadly all too prevalent today.

Polo G- 21 Official Video

7. Ungodly Hour – Chloe x Halle

Ungodly Hour – Chloe x Halle courtesy of Twitter, The Guardian, Nylon
Ungodly Hour – Chloe x Halle courtesy of Twitter, The Guardian, Nylon

It’s quite a surprise when you look at the songwriting and production credits on this album and see Chloe and Halle’s name repeatedly, it’s great to see two artists remain so hands-on with their music and thank god they are because the results are astounding. Both Chloe and Halle manage to bring a versatile and tasteful approach to commercial R&B on their sophomore album. Versatility is something that stands out about this record, Chloe and Halle can effortlessly dance between different styles like on the track ‘forgive me’ which is both modern trap you’d expect to find in the club mixed with art-pop alongside a clear Fugees inspiration. There’s never a dull moment on this album and every song feels like a breath of fresh air providing a new highly detailed world created by the duos lush and powerful vocals.

Chloe x Halle- Forgive Me Official Video

6. My Turn – Lil Baby

My Turn Lil Baby courtesy of NYTimes, Reddit
My Turn Lil Baby courtesy of NYTimes, Reddit

Simply put, on My Turn Lil Baby does what he does best but this time tenfold. Lacing catchy melodic raps over dark and woozy 808’s Baby proves that he’s always improving with every release. Hard-hitting trap anthems like ‘Commercial’ and ‘Woah’ come naturally to Baby and they are some of his best-ever releases. However, it is his vulnerability shown on tracks like ‘Emotionally Scarred’ and ‘Catch The Sun’ is what makes this album truly memorable. His almost paranoid auto-tuned vocals over tracks like this show there is a lot more to Baby’s flashy exterior and something we hope to see a lot more of in the future.

Lil Baby Feat Lil Uzi Vert- Commercial Official Video

5. How I’m feeling now – Charli XCX

Charli XCX courtesy of Study Breaks, The Times, The Atlantic, Daze Digital, CharliXCX Twitter
Charli XCX courtesy of Study Breaks, The Times, The Atlantic, Daze Digital, CharliXCX Twitter

Incredibly, Charli’s latest album was created in full during a six-week period of lockdown in her Los Angeles home. Throughout the album Charli sticks to the quarantine themes of the album by longing for existence in a different time, can we really blame her based on the year we’ve had? Alongside this, there are also many moments of deep self-analysation such as on ‘Enemy’ where Charli’s delivery comes off very confessional and almost seems like a therapy session for her. During the album’s course Charli perfectly encapsulates what lockdown was like during that period, it was a time filled with self-reflection, anxiety, and loneliness all while providing fans an extremely personal look into the star’s life.

Charli XCX- Enemy Official Audio

4. Circles – Mac Miller

Mac Miller Circles via Yale Daily News, Genius
Mac Miller Circles via Yale Daily News, Genius

Mac Miller’s death undoubtedly shook the world, one of the most beloved artists in not only hip hop but music as a whole. ‘Why can’t it just be easy? Why does everybody need me to stay’ Mac somberly sings on ‘Good News’ as it’s painfully obvious the mind state Mac was in before he tragically passed. Although sorrowful, the album has some optimistic moments from Mac often telling himself that things will get better, which you could argue are even more heart-breaking than the lyrics referencing his fragile mental state. Circles is hardly a rap album and more of one from a singer-songwriter, although it’s clear from his discography that this is the direction he always wanted to head in. Circles is beautifully sombre and personal and was clearly put together by people who knew Mac and his artistic vision very well.

Mac Miller- Good News Official Video

3. High Off Life – Future

High Off Life – Future courtesy Hypebeast, NME, Genius
High Off Life – Future courtesy Hypebeast, NME, Genius

No artist has epitomised and influenced the trap genre quite like Future has and on High Off Life we can see why. The production is beautifully eerie and uncompromising, the beats really do compliment Futures aesthetic perfectly. His melodies on tracks like ‘Pray For A Key’ are nothing short of incredible and across the 21 tracks, there is barely a dull moment. Future is typically as menacing as he is vulnerable. For every bar about partying there’s a gut-wrenching line about the perils of addiction. He manages to tread the fine line between ignorance and self-awareness perfectly. This isn’t Future’s most experimental album, but it’s what he does best and somehow, he just keeps getting better at it.

Future- Pray For A Key (High Off Life) Official Video

2. After Hours – The Weeknd

After Hours, Weekend- Courtesy of NME, The Standard, Miami Student
After Hours, Weekend- Courtesy of NME, The Standard, Miami Student

There are hardly any more appropriately titled albums than The Weeknd’s After Hours. The album is filled with nocturnal soundscapes of which The Weeknd uses to hauntingly deliver lyrics about his overindulgence in substances and his many toxic relationships. Something we’ve all come to expect from a project by him. But this time he manages to bring his dark R&B sounds from Trilogy and match them with huge arena made pop tracks like ‘Blinding Lights’ and ‘Heartless’. This is easily the Weeknd’s most cohesive album and it seems he’s finally able to make a project that appeals to both his new fans from his pop successes and his mixtape era fans.

The Weekend- Blinding Lights Official Video

1. Eternal Atake – Lil Uzi Vert

Eternal Atake – Lil Uzi Vert courtesy Skiddle, DevianArt, NYTimes
Eternal Atake – Lil Uzi Vert courtesy Skiddle, DevianArt, NYTimes

Definitely the most hyped album release of the year, it seemed like everyone on the planet was waiting for Uzi to drop his latest album after an almost torturous three-year wait. Luckily, the wait was just about worth it. Uzi encapsulates what he’s all about on this album, psychedelic, and trippy production mixed in with some emo tendencies and vocal deliveries here and there. On the most entertaining album of the year, Uzi flows effortlessly over every track using a variety of wild vocal inflections to keep things interesting. No song sounds alike as you travel through Uzi’s weird and wonderful trap flavoured universe. This album throws banger after banger at the listener and even interpolates a Backstreet Boys track, what more could you want from an Uzi project?

Words by Chris Saunders

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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