Hero1
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17 minutes ago, Stoichennium said:
Yep, this is going to get destroyed.
And it's a total 180 from BOATS. I can only imagine the lack of sales and streams has pushed him into thinking he needs to be more commercial.
It’s a cynical play for dumb tik tokkers- I don’t mind Will doing some fun rap but this is not it. I mean he is capable of making something like Summertime - this has no substance and just straight bad. I always defend Will but I can’t defend this record.
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I think it’s going to backfire - look at the comments on Wills tik Tok - he is being absolutely savaged for how bad this is.
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This is seriously one of the worst tracks Will has ever released. What was he thinking? Bad beat, horrible lyrics and horrible concept. I feel like he has killed his musical comeback with this rubbish. Very disappointing. How did no one near him not tell him this song is awful.
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The only number that matters is streaming stats these days.
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Hey Vipa I like that it is more of a hip hop beat I just don't think it changes up enough for the chorus.
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Listen to our thoughts on the album in the latest episode of the Will Smith Podcast:
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You are sounding OLD AJ!
I have an Apple Music subscription so I'm not going to download anything.
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Reviews have started to come in on the new album:
Variety: https://variety.com/2025/music/album-reviews/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story-album-review-1236351175/ - they call for a JJFP album in this!
Axios: https://www.axios.com/2025/03/28/review-will-smith-based-on-a-true-story-return-rap
Clash: https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story/Screen Rant: https://screenrant.com/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story-album-songs-ranked/
RIFF Magazine: https://riffmagazine.com/album-reviews/will-smith-based-on-a-true-story/
A lot of the reviews are pretty negative.. don't if it's just holdover hating, I think the RIFF magazine one is pretty fair though.
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The more I listen to the album the more I love Tantrum. That one is pure hip hop. Will & Joyner are spittin’ yup I would absolutely take a Joyner Lucas X Will Smith album or EP. They have chemistry!
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4 hours ago, Bob said:
I’m surprised no one is calling out the barbershop intro. It’s such a lost art and a throwback plus such a great critique of himself and the moment.
I love it but is it really a track? It’s more an intro.
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Okay I got the album so my thoughts,
Opening track is very good. Perfect intro to the album with Will playing the haters after the slap where he got cancelled and Jeff defending him. Makes perfect sense that Wills potna of 40 years steps in here,
Its hard to judge the album when it’s only 36 minutes and we’ve already heard 80% of it but it’s nice to hear it as a whole and a singular piece of work.
You can tell this album Will was getting out of the hell of post Oscar slap and I love that Will used music to get out of that situation.
there is a lot of cursing on the album which is definitely very different and there isn’t much rapping. And all the rapping is in a new rap style.
I know I’d prefer a hip hop album and something more old school and fun but it is what it is.
i do think it’s a good album. My fav tracks are You looking for me, Bulletproof, Tantrum and You Can Make It.
when you listen to the album Tantrum really stands out as a hard hitting rap track.
I think First Love is the weakest track and could have been left off.
I’m interested in everyone else’s thoughts.
Also interested in the second album in the series I presume it’s going to be about 35 minutes like this one.- eagle1, VIsqo and Jazzy Julie
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This is hard but my top 4 would be You Looking For Me, Bulletproof, Tantrum and You Can Make It
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11 hours ago, Ale said:
Minute 13:06 of this interview:
"Jeff is on the first song with me and he'll be with me on tour"
Very happy about this, JJFP Forever!
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Chris I hope you and your family are doing well!
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I would say it kind of hides that Will in his 50s now and yeah it looks more old school rapper than the music he is doing.
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Looks like Jeff is just on an intro not an actual track the other person featured is a stand up comedian. Well the moment is finally here… 20 years for a new album is wild we were all young when Lost & Found came out. I’m looking forward to hearing the whole thing together instead of singles.
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Okay Will is dropping 3 albums this year! Wasn’t expecting that. The second album which is more positive and uplifting I’m looking forward to the most. I also can’t believe Will has recorded 60 tracks none without Jeff and he is embarking on a huge stadium tour without Jeff.
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I really like the album. It’s great classic hip hop. Good topics great songs. The song with Q-tip is awesome. It’s the kind of album I wish Will had made instead of trying to sound like these talentless new rappers.
On the Reverand in And in this Corner it was much more of a shift in his voice!
Pretty Girls is Pretty Awful
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I don’t mind Will doing fun songs, I actually think it’s a good idea. But compare Getting Jiggy Wit It to this. There’s just no comparison. How bad Wills raps are is really disappointing. I feel like the stuff when he was going to make his comeback maybe 6 years ago was way better.