The Context: For their latest blockbuster, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Marvel enlisted pan-Asian giants 88Rising for an authentic take on the film’s soundtrack.
Rather than a simple collection of “All The Stars”-like hits, the 88Rising team conceptualized the album around the Asian-American narratives at the core of the film, with a specific focus on California – the home of both 88Rising, and Shang-Chi himself. Alongside frequent appearances from flagship 88 artists Rich Brian and NIKI, the album features a diverse range of talents, including JJ Lin, Anderson .Paak, 21 Savage, Keshi, DPR, Warren Hue, Audrey Nuna, and many more.
Read my full review over at AllMusic via the button below:
Rating: 4/5
Top 3: “Lose Control,” “Clocked Out!,”Hot Soup”
Genres: Alt-Pop, Trap, R&B, Contemporary Rap, Singer/Songwriter, Asian Pop, Melodic Rap,
Features: Rich Brian, Warren Hue, NIKI, DPR IAN, DPR LIVE, Jhené Aiko, Swae Lee, MaSiWei, 21 Savage, Gen Hoshino, Zion.T, Anderson .Paak, JJ Lin, Bibi, Mark Tuan, Guapdad 4000, Audrey Nuna, Earthgang, Awada, Shayiting EL, DJ Snake, Rick Ross, Saweetie, Keshi, Simu Liu, Seori.
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