There’s something about Fetty Wap.
Whether it’s his voice or aesthetic, Fetty Wap is an intriguing artist and proves he to be a juggernaut after exploding onto the scene in 2015 with the summer anthem “Trap Queen.”
With the release of his debut, self-titled album, “Fetty Wap,” the rapper sets out to prove he’s no one-hit wonder, and he definitely succeeds, showcasing his ear for music and natural hitmaking ability.
The album is a whopping 20 tracks long, but the songs are so fun, the length rarely feels taxing. However, toward the end of the album, the length and repeated subject matter render the project a bit redundant and lack lyrical depth.
Each song is similar in structure, typically featuring Monty again and again. Somehow, Fetty Wap manages to charm listeners with his familiar formula again and again, as well.
Despite the redundancy, Fetty Wap still displays what he does best throughout the album —
melody.
The debut is full of other hits that make use of this skill, including “My Way” and “679” both featuring Monty, two songs that are all over the charts at the moment, and two of the album’s best. Also included are sure-fire future hits including “Again” and “Jugg” featuring Monty.
“Again” is one of the best, if not the best, song on “Fetty Wap.” It’s carefree and effervescent, proving Fetty Wap’s expert melodicism. “Again” puts the rapper’s quirky voice to its greatest use on the sprawling, singable chorus. The lovey dovey track is contagious, as is most of the album.
“Jugg” is another pitch-perfect love song in the same joyous vein of “Again” and “Trap Queen.” It sounds like a future club banger with its trap booms and
melodious chorus.
These two songs are part of the ever-present theme of “Fetty Wap,” which is trap romance, and is executed flawlessly. The rapper has mastered the art of making catchy songs rapped over trap instrumentals about his love for his lady.
There are tons of love songs on the album, and the rapper even smoothly forays into R&B style romance with “Time” and “Whateva,” both featuring
Monty.
The other theme is squad love, which Fetty Wap represents in heavy doses with catchy tracks “RGF Island” and “How We Do Things” featuring Monty.
The album is truly a squad affair, as fellow Remy Boyz rappers Monty and M80 are the only features.
“Fetty Wap” is just as irresistible as the rapper himself, filled with head-bobbing, impossible-not-to-dance-to tracks that will no doubt be played in clubs and cars everywhere.
Many artists come, make a hit and go, with their debut full-length albums not living up to the song that put them on the map. Amazingly, Fetty Wap gets it mostly right on his first try, and he may not be going anywhere anytime soon.