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Time Is Not Much

Ladi6 · 2008

54 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B

Smooth, genre-blending grooves intertwine R&B melodies with elements of hip-hop and soulful introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Give Me the Light — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and inviting lyrics, encapsulating Ladi6's ability to blend catchy hooks with deeper themes.
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    Down and Out — This song showcases Ladi6's emotive vocal delivery and lyrical vulnerability, addressing personal struggles while maintaining a captivating groove.
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    Time Is Not Much (Boogie’s interlude) — As an interlude, this track creatively reflects on time and existence, providing a moment of introspection amidst the album's vibrant energy.
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    Believe Me — This track stands out for its powerful chorus and relatable themes of trust and assurance in relationships, highlighting Ladi6's songwriting prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends R&B and hip-hop effectively, with a strong narrative element but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that blend R&B with hip-hop elements, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments, adding a narrative layer that complements the musical themes.
  • The interlude track is placed strategically in the middle, creating a pause that alters the album's flow and prepares the listener for the latter half.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Give Me the Light 3:23
  • 2 Call You Out 3:23
  • 3 So Far 4:18
  • 4 Walk Right Up 4:38
  • 5 Down and Out 5:27
  • 6 Question? 5:43
  • 7 Time Is Not Much (Boogie’s interlude) 1:59
  • 8 Dark Brown 4:08
  • 9 Believe Me 3:47
  • 10 Jacknife 4:11
  • 11 More Than Fake / Danger 13:20

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