Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends engaging hooks with solid production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of skits interspersed between tracks, creating a narrative flow that connects the songs.
  • Each track typically employs a strong hook and rhythmic beat, with Sermon's confident delivery driving the lyrical content.
  • Several tracks incorporate guest features, adding variety to the vocal dynamics and expanding the thematic range of the album.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 React (album version) 3:38
  • 2 React (instrumental) 3:44
  • 3 I'm Hot (radio mix) 3:49

Reference: MusicBrainz