ScHoolboy Q made waves earlier this month with the release of his highly-anticipated album, “Blue Lips,” marking his first project since 2019’s “CrasH Talk” and signaling a significant moment for his label, Top Dawg Entertainment. Featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators including Rico Nasty, Devin Malik, Lance Skiiiwalker, Az Chike, Freddie Gibbs, Ab-Soul, Jozzy, and Childish Major, the album has garnered attention from both fans and critics alike.
One notable endorsement came from Anthony Fantano, known as the internet’s busiest music nerd, who shared his review of the album on his YouTube channel. Fantano offered mostly positive feedback, highlighting tracks like “Blueslides” and “Pop” as standout favorites and ultimately rating the album a 7 out of 10. However, when ScHoolboy Q caught wind of the review on Twitter, he expressed his disagreement, stating that a 9 out of 10 rating would have been more accurate in his opinion.
In addition to his response to Fantano’s review, ScHoolboy Q took to Twitter to share his own ranking of his discography, sparking surprise among fans. Notably, he ranked his acclaimed album “Oxymoron” as his fourth best work, with “Blue Lips” claiming the top spot just ahead of “Blank Face LP,” released in 2016.
Moreover, ScHoolboy Q revealed insights into his creative process, disclosing that the five-year gap between “Blue Lips” and “CrasH Talk” was dedicated to crafting a follow-up album. He shared with fans that the project underwent a meticulous and extensive development process before reaching its final form.
As discussions surrounding the album’s critical reception and ScHoolboy Q’s personal rankings continue to unfold, fans are left to ponder the subjective nature of music criticism and the artist’s own perspective on his body of work. What are your thoughts on Anthony Fantano’s rating of “Blue Lips”? Do you agree with ScHoolboy Q’s assertion that the album deserves a 9 out of 10? Share your opinions in the comments below.
