ICHILLIN’ inspired with two killer pre-release tracks previous this yr. They gave the impression poised for a reinvention that appreciated intricate, engrossing beats and fiery, attitude-driven hooks. Now that their reliable identify observe On My Lips has in spite of everything been unveiled, all I will ask is… what took place?
The solution — as same old — lies with the manufacturers. All 3 of the gang’s 2024 tracks boast other ingenious groups, however whilst Chunk Me and Demigod praise each and every different, On My Lips appears like a step backward. Long gone are the cool, creative beats of the previous few weeks, changed with manufacturing that feels like reheated lady workforce fare from years in the past. From manufacturing to best line, all the observe has a “playground taunt” sing-songy sound that hardly is going down neatly with me. And with no unmarried respite from this way, the track’s 3 mins really feel interminably lengthy.
Now that I do know what ICHILLIN’ are able to when given subject matter with its personal point of view, it hurts to listen to them saddled with one thing as spinoff as this. Even the track’s repeated “scorching sauce” hook feels borrowed from different acts. Happily, that is the 3rd observe on their new EP, which means we will be able to fortuitously pay attention to the primary two highlights earlier than simply transferring to one thing other.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6.75 |
Grade: D+
