Like a lyrical Sour Patch Kid, CuzOH‘s “The One” finds its insane listenability in toeing the line between sweet and sour. Street Level’s smooth production gives the NYC rapper a strong foundation to explore his feelings for a special female with a flow and pop sensibility of an early-career Kanye. Working within a cultural landscape that frequently objectifies and commodifies women, “The One” finds CuzOH trying to carve his own path and make clear that his intentions are sincere.
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Dan Derks