Since I Have a Lover
6LACK · 2023
58 min · 19 tracks · contemporary R&B
A lush blend of contemporary R&B and cloud rap, exploring intimacy with rich melodies and atmospheric production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Since I Have a Lover — The title track stands out for its exploration of love through a narrative that interweaves vulnerability with sensuality, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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Cold Feet — Opening the album, this track introduces listeners to the thematic tension between desire and fear, setting a reflective tone for the entire project.
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Preach — This track showcases 6LACK's lyrical prowess as he addresses societal issues while juxtaposing them against personal experiences, highlighting his growth as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lush R&B melodies with atmospheric production, showcasing growth in both writing and sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks with a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric soundscape, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of self-reflection
- late-night emotional unraveling
- short, impactful storytelling snippets
- atmospheric beats for contemplation
- themes of love and vulnerability
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Since I Have a Lover marks 6LACK's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed 2018 release East Atlanta Love Letter. By 2023, he had solidified his place in the alternative R&B scene, continuing to evolve his sound while addressing personal themes and relationships.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Saba· Isaiah Rashad· JID
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Talkback
The perspective shifts from first-person reflection to direct address, challenging an absent lover about unspoken feelings.
This shift emphasizes the conflict between internal thoughts and external communication, creating a dynamic interaction that deepens the song’s emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cold Feet 2:35
- 2 Inwood Hill Park 3:09
- 3 Since I Have a Lover 4:42
- 4 Playin House 3:33
- 5 Fatal Attraction 3:16
- 6 Spirited Away 3:08
- 7 Chasing Feeling 1:40
- 8 Preach 2:36
- 9 Tit for Tat 2:13
- 10 Talkback 3:04
- 11 Wunna Dem 1:51
- 12 B4L 3:48
- 13 Decatur 2:57
- 14 Talk 3:30
- 15 Temporary 2:58
- 16 Rent Free 3:22
- 17 Stories in Motion 3:26
- 18 Testify 3:51
- 19 NRH 2:36
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