Looking for an alternative album that actually pushes boundaries and defies expectations?

Rize Michael continues to redefine what it means to make alternative music with his latest album, i can’t wait to know you. This 13-track project takes listeners on a vivid journey, experimenting with a variety of genres and sounds while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision. Right from the gentle, reflective opening track, “freckled n flushed,” Rize lays bare his fragile yet captivating vocals, pairing introspective lyrics with rapid flows that invite listeners to view love from a panoramic, almost cosmic perspective.

The album’s interludes, like “Intropella,” showcase Rize’s angelic vocal range, offering moments of calm and intimacy amid the project’s more energetic tracks. “Neptune” stands out as a bouncy alternative R&B tune, with Rize and Byron Counts dancing their way through lyrics that liken love to constellations — fun, whimsical, and infectiously feel-good. Meanwhile, “chattahoocee vampires” delivers one of the album’s most relaxed vibes, a chill, groovy collaboration with Parker Howard exploring the simple joy of sharing life with someone who truly understands your quirks.

Rize also experiments with storytelling and quirkiness on tracks like “do you do cry?,” where his vocal flair commands attention and elevates the song beyond standard alternative fare. Each track feels intentional, with genre collisions that never feel forced but instead highlight Rize Michael’s versatility and adventurous approach to songwriting.

Overall, I Can’t Wait to Know You, Always is a rich, well-constructed album that balances thought-provoking lyrics, excellent vocal performances, and inventive production. It’s an essential listen for anyone craving boundary-pushing, emotionally resonant alternative R&B music.

TRACKLIST

freckled n flushed (Ft. OGB)

intropella

neptune (Ft. Byron Counts Jr)

chattahoochee vampires (Ft. Michael Parker Howard)

do you do cry?

things you wouldn’t say (Ft. Shaudie Man)

put me thru (Ft. MACTurnUp)

bye, bye (Ft. Steven Joseph)

circles (Ft. OGB & Ibo)

rockn roll it

hope exists (Ft. Chris X)

butterfly sneezes

where you go

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.