Chicago rapper 's 2020 album was heavy on lyrical themes of mental health and recovery from trauma, presented through energetic performances and potent drill instrumentals. Fourth studio album (named for 's age at the time of the album's release) continues the momentum of . While is less focused on topics of anxiety and depression, there's plenty of autobiographical content centered around pain and loss. The somber piano loop, trap hi-hats, and autotuned hooks of "Cry No More" (featuring excellent contributions from both and ) is one of the album's strongest tracks and an excellent example of the overall tone conveys. Stories of violent struggles in the street, fallen friends, and lessons learned on the way from gang life to rap fame make up many of the songs, culminating in the raw retelling of 's climb up until this point on "Turning 25." The production is slick and the instrumentals vary enough to keep 's almost hour-long running time interesting. Most of the 19 tracks find at the mic alone, but some of the best tracks are those where guests join in, such as the zoned-out melodic funk of "You Can't," featuring , as well as the ruthless bag of "T.O.P." featuring an effortlessly fluid verse from . ~ Fred Thomas