Lil Uzi Vert – Maverick “Almost Forever” EP (Album Review)

Lil Uzi Vert turns back the clock on ‘Maverick “Almost Forever” EP.’

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TOP 3 SONGS

3. Say It Was

The bag Uzi is in on “Say It Was” is my favorite on the project. He delivers a daring, extra emotional vocal performance that pairs perfectly with the late-night, bass-heavy, upbeat production. To top it all off (Pause), I love how we get two different versions of Uzi: one who fully embraces his reckless, rebellious lifestyle, and another who comes across as this smooth player his girl both can’t stand and can’t get enough of. When it’s all said and done, the track is insanely catchy and has that kind of aura that the game has been missing for a while.

2. Go !

The rollercoaster ride Uzi takes us on in “Go !” is a fun one. The unpredictability, the ridiculously catchy chorus, the controlled chaos in the production, and the balance between over-the-top passion and effortless swag all make it feel like he’s completely in his bag here. It’s one of those tracks that only Uzi could make, point blank, period.

1. Poured

Lowkey, “Poured” made me like music again. OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but this s**t was definitely rejuvenating.

When rappers talk about being rockstars, this is what it actually sounds like. Not only do we get reckless bars about sipping lean, but Lil Uzi Vert also raps about going harder than he probably should, like a wealthy crashout, all while surfing the amped-up production like it’s a damn mechanical bull. The chorus, in particular, is what will make you a fan. It hits in that classic vintage Uzi way that reminds you why people fell in love with his music in the first place.

Five stars easily.

SONG BY SONG RATING

Maverick Intro (4/5)

Go ! (4.5/5)

Poured (5/5)

223 (3.5/5)

Yoko (3/5)

Gas. Brake. (3.5/5)

Say It Was (4/5)

London (Bonus) (3.5/5)

RGM RATING

(C+)

With this being Lil Uzi Vert’s 31st birthday, I love that he gave us a blast from the past with a project that legitimately feels like his older material.

No matter how many Lil Uzi Vert clones are running around today, this album reminds me there’s only one Uzi. Everything from the trash talk to the passionate singing feels authentic, as he fully embraces the rockstar lifestyle built around women, money, and living life on the edge. Aside from that, I love that he balances emotion with pure entertainment, whether he’s pulling out a busted London accent, delivering unpredictable choruses, or simply talking recklessly. This is prime, confident, unapologetic Uzi, and thankfully, he leaves most of the experimenting behind in favor of styles that made people fans in the first place.

Production-wise, this might be the biggest nostalgia trip. The booming 808s, psychedelic melodies, and trippy trap production feel straight out of Uzi’s SoundCloud era. It honestly made me want to revisit 2018. I also have to give him credit for holding the project down solo. There aren’t any guest appearances, but I never found myself wishing there were.

Sure, there are a few songs that miss the mark, but the highs are so refreshing that they outweigh the lows. This project feels like Uzi remembering exactly who he is.

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