American record producer, DJ, and Rapper, Metro Boomin' is highly influential and well-known in shaping trap, and modern hip-hop music. Metro, whose real name is Leland Tyler Wayne, became a household name in the middle of the 2010s because of his work with Travis Scott, Future, and 21 Savage. Heavy bass, sharp hi-hats, and unsettling melodies are hallmarks of his atmospheric, dark beats. Metro Boomin is highly regarded as a music producer due to his contributions to popular songs including "Bad and Boujee" by Migos and "Mask Off" by Future.
Released in 2022, Heroes & Villains by Metro Boomin' is a sequel to his earlier album "Not All Heroes wear caps." This project stood up to the high expectations of the public. The main theme of the album is Heroes and Villains, and while listening to it, you can sense both in action. The major highlight of each song has to be the quotes used by him at the end of every song.
“ So who is really the villain?” — Superhero
“Somebody gotta be bad, somebody gotta be good” — Metro Spider.
“Villains are made, not born” — Niagara falls(foot or 2)
Stunning instrumentals, legendary samples, and rhythm shifts and progressions are all here. Every time you listen to it, you'll find something new, something different. You'll form a new listening perspective and can't help to appreciate him each time. He has defined the norms set by the business and other modern artists, and why it's more important to have quality work over quantity. His production here is top-notch making it a stand-out album. Another striking thing about his album is the number of artists he has incorporated and everyone being of a different genre making his album versatile and experimental. most of the big names of the industry like Travis Scott, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, A$AP Rocky, Gunna, and many more.
When it comes to lyrics and theme, it's something basic, talking about the heroes and the villains, the good and the bad and the dark and the light. It's all over the album. He talks about heroism, villainism, struggle, conflict, struggle, survival and betrayal. Theoretically, the lyrics talk about the struggles of street life and its highs and lows positioning the narrator, both as a villain and a hero.
Some have said that Heroes & Villains relies too much on its features, with Metro giving the spotlight to the guest artists. Even while this is par for the course with an album that is producer-driven, there are views that the vocals weren't necessary to highlight Metro's producing skills to their fullest potential. The album's continuous trap-heavy style also makes a couple of songs blur together, which can be a problem for novice audiences.
Concluding, it is agreed that the feature list of "HEROES & VILLAINS" is among the greatest ever. Metro Boomin's quality of production is off the charts, and the majority of the features are solid. At points, the album seemed repetitive, with many songs seeming the same; but, when the music can switch up its rhythms, like in "On Time" and "Superhero," it raised the bars. Even though there wasn't a big plot, it was neat that any artist could be a hero or evil. Overall, it was a solid boost to Metro Boomin's underappreciated career.
I am sure many of you have listened to this album but yes, go listen to it all over again and celebrate the artist! And those who have not, man! It's a must-hear hip-hop album!
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