Good For You

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AlbumJul 28 / 201715 songs, 52m 30s
Pop Rap West Coast Hip Hop
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By the time he was awarded a spot in XXL magazine’s 2017 “freshman class,” Aminé’s name had been mispronounced so regularly that he wore a shirt on the issue’s cover ridiculing the most common mistakes. For the record, it’s “Ah-MEE-nay,” and even after his breakout hit “Caroline” fades, we’re likely to be hearing it for some time. The Portland, Oregon, rapper’s debut beams with versatility, his styles ranging from dancehall toasting to modern R&B to cafeteria table bars. The guest list is likewise diverse, including Offset, Kehlani, and hip-hop’s own “uncle” Charlie Wilson, who appears numerous times.

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The Portland rapper’s debut album balances playful verses and cheerful wit with more revealing moments of introspection.

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Fresh, vibrant and brimming with summer warmth, Aminé's studio debut turns his favourite colour yellow into sound. Expanding on last year's...

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Amine - Good For You review: Leave 'em in the dust and then we tell 'em see you later.