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Hailed as the modern-day Missy Elliott, Tierra Whack, a rapper from Philadelphia, is known for her impressive lyricism and playful nature. Her first mini-album, Whack World (2018), featured 15 songs, each lasting only one minute, showcasing her exuberance. She has since released a few EPs and singles that highlight her bubbly energy in various genres.
The previous year’s acclaimed suspenseful satire film about Whack, Cypher, also confirmed the eccentricity that the innovative nonconformist has faced during her ascent. She has followed up her official first album, World Wide Whack, with three songs – one about her scent (Chanel Pit), a groovy track about singing in the shower (Shower Song), and a heartfelt tune about feeling “damaged”. The song’s name, 27 Club, alludes to Whack not being a member of the group of artists who passed away at that age (she is currently 28).
Reworded: While some songs, like Ms Behave, showcase her ability to use a variety of voices, many tracks on this album take a darker turn, evoking a Missy Elliott-meets-Sesame Street vibe. Songs like Difficult and Numb are exactly as described, and the lyrics on Imaginary Friends can be difficult for listeners to cope with. This creates a multi-faceted portrait of an artist who enjoys experimenting with different sounds and styles, while also being honest about the darker aspects of her life.
Source: theguardian.com
