Rich The Kid, Famous Dex & Jay Critch – Rich Forever 5 (Album Review)

The crew has reunited for yet another collaboration album.


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5. Real Sisters

Smashing sisters is diabolical.

The very first thing that came to my mind when I heard “Real Sisters” was “Real Sisters” by Future. Interestingly, both that song and this one have similar catchy, diabolical choruses. Furthermore (Furthermore should never be used in a hip-hop review, but I needed to make this awkward transition), in this “Real Sisters” version, we get a glimmery trap beat that I rock with, a verse by Jay Critch where he toys with a tricky flow, and a Rich The Kid verse in which he embraces trickin’ and speaks on the deadly effects of lean on the liver (I’m glad he’s bringing awareness to this). Overall, I just rock with the energy this song boasts.

4. Rich & Reckless (Ft. Rich The Kid, Famous Dex & Jay Critch)

If you aren’t rich and reckless, you aren’t doing s**t right.

My favorite chorus on this album is featured in “Rich & Reckless.” I also feel like Jay Critch’s braggadocios verse about slashing chicks and partying in Skyami is pretty solid. If you removed Famous Dex from this track, I would’ve given it a 4.5. His part is just awful.

3. Let’s Get It (Ft. Rich The Kid, Kodak Black & Lil Crix)

The level of incoherentness in this track is disturbing.

On nearly every track on this album, Famous Dex is the one who makes a song worse. In “Let’s Get It,” the person who does that is Lil Crix. While he flows well and says some hard s**t, I just feel like he sounds way too uninterested in being on the song. Everything else is A1, though: Kodak Black puts up a slick-ass chorus that I enjoy a lot, Rich The Kid spits like two months of rent is due, and the dramatic backdrop is flames. Damn, that sucks.

2. Here (Ft. Famous Dex & Jay Critch)

Yo, Famous Dex did the unbelievable here.

So, I do not love Famous Dex’s verses on this album, but in “Here,” he actually kills s**t (Actually “kills” is a bit of an exaggeration)! First and foremost, I absolutely f**k with the choppy, extremely catchy chorus he lays down, especially paired with the booming militant beat that powers the track. As for his lone verse, it’s not as good but at least stomachable. As for Jay Critch, he puts up an outstanding verse in which he spits his bars out with good aggression and flair. I have no clue what the song is about.

1. I Like Those

Am I missing something? What’s so impressive about eating chicken dinners?

The synth-heavy beat that drives “I Like Those” is awesome. Surprisingly, Rich The Kid and Jay Critch meet it at the rim. While Rich shines by delivering his signature unorthodox flows and hitting us with some very strange lines, Critch goes in, gifting us a verse that seems almost too aggressive for the backdrop. Both do fantastic jobs of propping up their women and sounding like they Google ways to trick on them.


SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

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(C+) (79%)

Yo, what the f**k does Famous Dex say when he starts songs? Dude sounds like he’s in grave danger.

So, here’s the thing: I do not think Rich The Kid or Famous Dex are good rappers, so only a few songs from this album got four stars. That said, there is some things to enjoy about this album. I think it features some pretty dope beats, filled with tons of bass, traditional trap elements, and good tempos. I also think their styles are wacky enough to at least entertain you. As for lyrically, I firmly believe talking about making money and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle can never get old; however, they don’t really talk about that s**t in creative ways. Overall, this album isn’t the best thing since sliced bread; however, it’s good enough to at least give a spin.


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