Everything Is Beautiful
Princess Nokia · 2020
31 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of hip-hop, blending playful lyrics with eclectic beats that celebrate self-empowerment and community joy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happy Place — This track encapsulates the album's theme of personal well-being, featuring an infectious chorus that invites listeners to find joy in simplicity.
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Soul Food y Adobo — The song uniquely blends cultural references with a catchy beat, offering a celebration of heritage while addressing the importance of comfort in food and community.
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Gemini — In this track, Princess Nokia explores duality in personality and identity, showcasing her lyrical dexterity against a backdrop of dynamic production that reflects her versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends eclectic beats and empowering lyrics, showcasing Princess Nokia's unique voice in hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a playful track that features a rapid-fire delivery, immediately setting a lively tone.
- Several tracks incorporate varied instrumentation, including elements of jazz and electronic music, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- The lyrics often shift between personal empowerment and community themes, with multiple tracks featuring call-and-response vocal patterns.
- The final track serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting the upbeat nature of earlier songs with a more introspective tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of infectious energy
- playful anthems for self-acceptance
- quick picks for upbeat moments
- celebratory vibes with friends
- lighthearted tracks for positivity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, contemplative pieces
- prefer slow, drawn-out builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Everything Is Beautiful is Princess Nokia's follow-up to her 2017 breakthrough, 1992 Deluxe. By 2020, she had solidified her position as a boundary-pushing artist in the hip-hop scene, known for her eclectic sound and fierce individuality. This album showcases her artistic evolution, marked by a more introspective yet celebratory tone.
- Stylistic neighbors
- CupcakKe· Azealia Banks· Rico Nasty
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Am Free
The bridge shifts to a powerful declaration of freedom and self-acceptance, emphasizing liberation from societal constraints.
This moment stands out as it employs a direct appeal to listeners to embrace their identities unapologetically, marking a pivotal point in the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Green Eggs & Ham 1:46
- 2 Happy Place 2:19
- 3 Wash & Sets 2:25
- 4 Gemini 3:04
- 5 Wavy 2:46
- 6 Sugar Honey Iced Tea (S.H.I.T.) 2:28
- 7 Soul Food y Adobo 2:22
- 8 Sunday Best 3:47
- 9 Blessings 3:09
- 10 Heart 1:19
- 11 I Am Free 2:57
- 12 The Conclusion 2:45
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