Ken Carson raps about a new album in this new album.
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TOP 5 SONGS
5. Deaf Note (Ft. Playboi Carti)
“Deaf Note” features Playboi Carti, and the chemistry between the two artists is undeniable. The track thrives on reckless energy, booming bass, and hypnotic production that practically demands to be played at full volume. Carti slides into the song effortlessly, matching Ken Carson’s chaotic style without overpowering him.
The production is dark, distorted, and packed with heavy 808s, creating an atmosphere that feels aggressive and almost cinematic. It’s the kind of instrumental that immediately grabs your attention and refuses to let go, giving both artists plenty of room to embrace their wild deliveries.
Lyrically, it’s all confidence, flexing, and living without consequences. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it absolutely succeeds at creating a high-energy anthem that captures the sound both artists have become known for.
4. EDM
The production here might honestly be one of the most defining moments on the album. As the title suggests, electronic influences are everywhere, giving the song an almost video-game- or rave-like energy before the booming 808s crash in. Once everything comes together, the track becomes surprisingly infectious.
Lyrically, Ken stays in his comfort zone, touching on enemies, loyalty, trust issues, and doing whatever he wants regardless of outside opinions. It’s chaotic and energetic, built around the beat just as much as the lyrics, making it one of the stronger songs on the project.
3. Ghost
Featuring Lil Uzi Vert, “Ghost” is relentless from beginning to end. Neither artist wastes a second, trading bars over an aggressive instrumental that barely slows down long enough for you to catch your breath. Ken and Uzi complement each other well, bouncing off one another naturally while keeping the energy sky high.
The lyrics revolve around luxury, women, money, paranoia, and the nonstop pace that comes with fame. There are references to police, trust issues, and living fast, all wrapped inside one of the album’s hardest-hitting instrumentals. It’s chaotic, flashy, and exactly what you’d expect from this pairing.
2. shadeson
I really enjoyed the introduction to this track. The slower pace allows the production to breathe, and 2hollis brings a unique touch that feels futuristic yet maintains a natural flow. The bass is thick, the synths feel almost digital, and the entire instrumental sounds like something pulled from a cyberpunk soundtrack.
Ken spends the song reflecting on fame, money, and the lifestyle that comes with success, delivering his verses with the confidence that’s become one of his trademarks. It’s one of the album’s more atmospheric cuts, and the production does a lot of the heavy lifting in the best way possible.
1. Flamethrower
“Flamethrower” shows a slightly different side of Ken, even if it’s still buried beneath the flexes. At its core, the song is about disappointment after giving someone everything, only to have them act like you never mattered.
While the subject matter is more personal, the production remains dark and aggressive, layered with booming bass and eerie melodies that preserve the album’s atmosphere. It’s still full of Ken’s signature references to money, drugs, and relationships, but there’s enough emotion underneath to give the song a little extra depth.
SONG BY SONG RATING
1. wheredoistart (3.5/5)
2. deaf note (4/5)
3. shadeson (4/5)
4. gynecologist (4/5)
5. wrist (4/5)
6. edm (4/5)
7. truth (3.5/5)
8. outofmybody (4/5)
9. the ritual (4/5)
10. interlude (N/A)
11. ghost (4/5)
12. drug kit (3.5/5)
13. possession (3/5)
14. fw00 (4/5)
15. somanybags (3.5)
16. shopping (3.5/5)
17. amandabynes (4/5)
18. amnesia (3.5/5)
19. flamethrower (4/5)
20. knocking (4/5)
21. addiction (3.5/5)
22. wedidit (4/5)
RGM RATING
(C)
Ken Carson returns with xperiment, an album that fully embraces his signature sound while pushing even further into distorted production and relentless energy. Across twenty-two tracks, he rarely lets the momentum slow down. The project is packed with booming bass, futuristic synths, chaotic beat switches, and nonstop flows that feel designed for loudspeakers and packed venues. From beginning to end, Ken makes it clear that he’s committed to his lane, and he doesn’t spend much time worrying about whether everyone else comes along for the ride.
Lyrically, xperiment stays rooted in familiar themes. Money, luxury, women, drugs, fashion, enemies, success, and the pressures that come with fame dominate the tracklist. While there aren’t many deeply introspective moments, that’s also not really what this album is trying to be. Instead, it’s built around creating a mood and maintaining an atmosphere, with the production often becoming just as important as the lyrics themselves. Features from Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert feel like natural additions rather than forced collaborations, and producers like 2hollis help give the album its futuristic identity.
I’ll be honest, Ken Carson’s style isn’t typically what I gravitate toward, so this wasn’t an album that immediately clicked with me on a personal level. That said, I can absolutely appreciate the craftsmanship behind it. The production is consistently impressive, the pacing rarely loses steam, and Ken knows exactly what kind of experience he’s trying to create. Even if it’s not an album I’ll have on repeat, I can understand why his fanbase connects with it so heavily. If you’re already tapped into Ken Carson’s sound or enjoy rage rap with experimental production, xperiment delivers exactly what you’re looking for.
Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.
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