Fly Exam
JGivens · 2015
47 min · 13 tracks
A vibrant fusion of introspective lyricism and eclectic beats, balancing humor and depth across a dynamic sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Butterfly Stance — This track exemplifies JGivens' playful yet profound lyrical style, using vivid imagery to explore themes of growth and transformation.
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So Fly — With its catchy hook and upbeat production, this song encapsulates the album's overall spirit while reflecting on self-confidence and ambition.
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They Said There'd Be Jetpacks — This closing track stands out for its contemplative tone and insightful lyrics about aspirations versus reality, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fly Exam showcases inventive lyricism and eclectic production, marking JGivens as a distinctive voice in contemporary hip-hop.
What we noticed
- Lyrical themes often juxtapose humor with introspection, as seen in tracks like 'Butterfly Stance' and 'Attack of the Clones'.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional beats and samples, contributing to an eclectic sound that defies typical hip-hop conventions.
- The sequencing allows for a gradual build-up of intensity, culminating in the more introspective closing tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fahrenheit 99
A stark shift occurs in the chorus where the beat drops, emphasizing a moment of realization about societal pressures.
This structural choice heightens the impact of the message about external expectations, allowing listeners to feel the weight of the statement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ignorantro 2:43
- 2 Butterfly Stance 2:07
- 3 Fahrenheit 99 3:20
- 4 So Fly 4:15
- 5 10 2 Get in 4:40
- 6 Attack of the Clones 3:33
- 7 Fly Exam 2:06
- 8 Lost in Space 3:26
- 9 Hummingbird Stance 4:28
- 10 Super Lowkey 2:58
- 11 Take off with Me 3:58
- 12 March 10th and a Third 4:29
- 13 They Said There'd Be Jetpacks 5:12
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