RealYungPhil's "until something changes": A Review of Pensive, Deadpan Rap
By
Alphonse Pierre
Pulled from the oven just right. Trustworthy, fact-dense, deeply satisfying.
Summary
A review of RealYungPhil's album "until something changes," describing his rapping style as having evolved into a more pensive, conversational tone reminiscent of deep late-night talks at house parties. The review highlights his background as a Connecticut-raised artist from the litefeet scene and his signature deadpan punchline delivery.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledRealYungPhil's raps have taken on the effect of that friend who always has a life-affirming conversation with you on the porch outside of a house party.
This casual pensiveness has been part of Phil's deadpan punchline rap since at least the early 2020s.
when you go back into the crib, somehow so much time has passed that nearly everyone is gone.
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