Offset – SET IT OFF (Album Review)

Offset establishes himself as a top-notch solo act with the release of “SET IT OFF.”

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5. FINE AS CAN BE (Ft. Latto)

Whenever Offset trades verses with a female rapper >.

When Offset talks about spoiling chicks, hits us with a slight melody, and sounds close to fumbling with his words, he’s unguardable. He does everything I just mentioned in “FINE AS CAN BE.”

No matter what a song is about, Latto will come across as competitive. In “FINE AS CAN BE,” a track about giving women more than dates at Cheesecake Factory, she aggressively raps about her chopper, having bomb coochie, and buying anything she wants for herself. She didn’t understand the assignment but put up a good verse, so it’s all good.

4. FAN

Offset did the greatest switch-up of all time in “FAN.”

Interestingly, “FAN” kicks off with a highly dramatic tone. In the song’s opening minute, Offset uses intense, almost theatrical vocals to air out everyone he doesn’t f**k with. Eventually, the beat shifts, taking on a gritty vibe reminiscent of Three 6 Mafia. From that point on, Offset’s energy becomes noticeably more lively and carefree, as he leans into verses about wild nights involving women and drugs. Is it disgraceful to say I prefer this version of him?

3. WORTH IT (Ft. Don Toliver)

Throw some Diddy adlibs on this s**t, and you’ll have a classic.

“WORTH IT” feels like it was pulled straight out of Bad Boy’s playbook. The song features a classic R&B-style chorus, handled smoothly by Don Toliver, paired with two emotional, traditional rap verses from Offset. The old-school beat gives off strong “I Don’t Wanna Know” vibes. Lyrically, both artists dive into juicy themes like relationship issues, unfaithfulness, and luxury romantic getaways most of us can’t afford.

2. SAY MY GRACE (Ft. Travis Scott)

I usually don’t think songs with Godzilla-like beats age well, but “SAY MY GRACE” has a good mix of meaningful lyrics and epic vibes.

Offset sticks his chest out like Janet in “SAY MY GRACE.” In his verses, he talks about kicking the devil’s ass, destroying his opps, and making tons of money. He also questions God about why He took away some of the people he loves, which adds a layer of gloom to the track.

As much as I like Offset’s verse, it’s Travis Scott who truly steals the show. I love how Scott’s robotic vocals and steady flows layer perfectly over the song’s triumphant beat. The energy noticeably shifts for the better the moment he comes in.

1. JEALOUSY (Ft. Cardi B)

Relationship goals at its finest.

“JEALOUSLY” sounds like the ultimate “f**k you” to all the haters who didn’t think Offset and Cardi B’s marriage would last this long. Their chemistry on the song is impressive—I especially enjoy how Offset delivers quick flows and gritty energy, while Cardi B brings explosive, in-your-face power. Individually, they both do a fantastic job talking their st and defending themselves against naysayers. Overall, this track defines a co-ed tag team you don’t want to f**k with.

SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

1. ON THE RIVER (4/5)

2. SAY MY GRACE (Ft. Travis Scott) (4/5)

3. WORTH IT (Ft. Don Toliver) (4/5)

4. BROAD DAY (Ft. Future) (4/5)

5. FAN (4/5)

6. FREAKY (Ft. Cardi B) (3/5)

7. HOP OUT THE VAN (3.5/5)

8. DON’T YOU LIE (3.5/5)

9. I’M ON (3/5)

10. BIG DAWG (3/5)

11. NIGHT VISION (3.5/5)

12. SKYAMI (Ft. Mango Foo) (3/5)

13. DISSOLVE (3.5/5)

14. FINE AS CAN BE (Ft. Latto) (4/5)

15. BUSS MY WATCH (3/5)

16. DOPE BOY (Ft. Young Nudy) (4/5)

17. PRINCESS CUT (Ft. Chlöe) (3.5/5)

18. JEALOUSY (5/5)

19. BLAME IT ON SET (4/5)

20. UPSIDE DOWN (3.5/5)

21. HEALTHY (3.5/5)

RGM RATING

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For whatever reason, Offset doesn’t get the credit he deserves (and we can’t blame racism — it’s you Black folks streaming his s**t). If you really think about it, the man rarely delivers a weak verse. His rap style is dynamic, and he touches on themes that both the young jits and grown folks can relate to. With the release of SET IT OFF, he also proves that he’s more than capable of putting together a complete, entertaining body of work.

In a nutshell, SET IT OFF can be summed up like this: the tracks featuring guest artists are outstanding, while the solo cuts are just… decent. It’s not that Offset isn’t interesting; rather, he sounds more driven and locked in when he’s collaborating. Shout out to Cardi B, Travis Scott, Latto, and Future for really elevating their respective songs.

Offset has always been my favorite Migos member — mainly because of his intricate, tongue-twisting flow. On this project, we get plenty of that, along with verses that cover everything from braggadocio to introspection to straight-up recklessness. When he raps with urgency and purpose, he shines. But I wasn’t fully sold on some of his experiments with melody and different cadences. It felt like he was channeling his inner 21 Savage on “BIG DAWG” and his inner Quavo on “DISSOLVE.” Even with the excellent, often dark production, there were moments when his performance didn’t quite match the beat’s energy. Also, a few tracks sounded surprisingly low-quality in the mix.

I’ll keep it a stack: this album should’ve been better. I appreciate its cohesion, the quality of the production, and the themes Offset explores — but too many tracks feel like filler with aimless verses. That said, Offset did enough to remind people that he absolutely belongs as a solo artist.

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