Hip-Hop Albums of the Year

10 March, 2023

Termanology — G.O.Y.A.


Sophomore jinx in full swing for Termanology, who entrusts the entire production of his LP number two to Shortfyuz. The guests are Chris Rivers, Reks, NORE, Lil Fame, Sheek Louch, Inspectah Deck, Action Bronson, Wais P, Jared Evan, H-Blanco, Easy Money, DJ Kay Slay, Tony Touch, Doo Wop, Maffew Ragazino, Lee Wilson and Dice Raw. Five years after his debut, the rapper from Lawrence returns with a few ideas, starting with a rather random title and a messy cover. His rap here is still honest and he's joined by top emcees: Sheek Louch and Lil Fame set fire to an otherwise anonymous "Straight Off the Block", Action Bronson hypes "Take My Turn" after Jared Evan's honey hook, while Rebel INS fails to stand out over the heavy beat of "You Ain't Safe". 17 tracks in 50 minutes without a precise direction and with an excessively bland and glossy set of rhythms, this cheap music just doesn't fit Termanology's style due to some of the worst boom bap beats of the year, the few that are accessible are weak. 4/10.

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