Kevin summary is hard to pin down. He’s an extremely talented rapper, but his debut album leans more toward singing. He is the co-founder of BROCKHAMPTON, but the boy band’s last album was almost entirely Kevin Abstract’s solo work. Tracing his career trajectory can be confusing, but unpredictability is part of the appeal. His latest single “DIRTY BOY SWAG” is a testament to this “anything is possible” process. The rapper collaborated with Quadeca on a song that’s reminiscent of Soulja Boy’s “Pretty Boy Swag,” but with a dirty twist. Therefore, the title was modified. “DIRTY BOY SWAG” is that rare song that sounds exactly like its title suggests.
Kevin Abstract employs an ambiguous, borderline atonal process on DIRTY BOY SWAG. It sounds like he’s trying to channel Soulja Boy, but also trying to channel Lil B’s more incomprehensible side. Abstract is rapping in less than glamorous places, and pulling out very, very awkward dance moves in the process. The sound and aesthetics suggest an intentional, rough feel. “DIRTY BOY SWAG” is completely different from the Abstract sound on his debut album or his most recent album “Blanket”. Having said that, there is something compelling. God-based swag filtered through abstract sad boy energy is a hybrid that sounds better in song than it looks on paper.
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Kevin Abstract tries a new process in “DIRTY BOY SWAG”
We met again after it was over
We pretend to play and the stars align
Do you look down?
Just give me a chance, that’s all I need
About the author
Elias is the music writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined the site in 2024 and covers a wide range of topics including pop culture, movies, sports, and, of course, hip-hop. You can find him publishing for HNHH from Monday to Friday, especially coverage of new albums and singles. His favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808 Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He likes L.A. hip-hop, but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he bought was Will Smith’s “Big Willie Style,” which he thinks still sounds great.
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