★★★★★

A review of the artist Lil Peep.

Have you ever heard of this artist before?

Yes I have!

Are you willing to listen to this artist if you haven’t heard them before? Why or why not?

I usually hear at least one or two Lil Peep songs every week, I have several of them in my regular rotation.

If you’ve listened to this artist, do you like them? Why or why not?

While I didn’t like him too much at first, I slowly got into him starting in 2017 and now I have several songs which I consider to be some of my favorites.

What are your overall impressions of this artist?

He really brought something different to hip-hop by being a pioneer in the emo rap subgenre, though to be fair I’m not as much of a fan of his more emo-ey songs. He’s inspired a whole new generation of artists who have followed in his footsteps since his passing in late 2017.

What genres would you use to describe this artist?

Rap, hip-hop, emo rap, cloud rap

Is this a mainstream type of artist or do they cater to a more niche audience?

At first he was definitely very niche, but he began rapidly rising into mainstream popularity just before his death and then, as many artists tend to do, exploded in popularity immediately following his death. Now he even has a Netflix documentary about his life called Everybody’s Everything.

What kind of person do you think is most likely to listen to this artist?

Probably male, teenagers to people in their late twenties.

Where is the best place to listen to this artist? Could you play them at work?

I listen to him just about anywhere except for work. One of my coworkers put me on the spot once to answer what kind of music I liked and Lil Peep slipped out and it was super awkward for me, because I feel like it gives connotations about me that I don’t necessarily want in the workplace.

Would you recommend this artist to friends or family?

Maybe but probably not, there is still a huge population that sees white rappers as all the same and Eminem clones which couldn’t be further from the truth, but no sense trying to push an artist on somebody who doesn’t care.

Does this artist feel genuine?

Yes, Lil Peep has always felt very genuine to me. He basically sacrificed his life to make music and deliver something new the world hadn’t heard before.

How relevant is this artist in 2020?

Lil Peep had a huge stockpile of unreleased songs so luckily we are still seeing occasional albums, singles and compilations trickle out. People definitely still talk about him and listen to him now and likely will into the future.

How did you determine the star rating for this artist?

I gave Lil Peep five stars because he really grew immensely as an artist in a short period of time. Also, his music sheds light and offers something relatable to people going through things like depression and mental illness.

Do you have any favorite songs by this artist?

White Wine (with Lil Tracy), fucked up, Benz Truck, Star Shopping, Drive By (feat. Xavier Wulf) and Keep My Coo.

What are some similar artists to check out?

BONES, Mac Miller

Are there any other reviews of this artist where someone can learn more?

For this one, I wanted to include a video of Lil Peep reviewing his collection of tattoos for GQ

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