Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, also known by his stage name Big Sean, has finally released his long-anticipated album, Dark Sky Paradise. As a rapper who was born and raised in Detroit, it’s nice to see that he has stayed in the scene with the big dogs.
Big Sean was set after signing himself to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music in 2007. Kanye has always been doing projects of his own including his new releases, but had the time to work on the side as the executive producer of this new album for Big Sean. After the release of Finally Famous, Big Sean started getting more eyes on him with big hits like “Dance (A$$).”
His music has always been seen as something to listen to when you’re trying to party and he continues with the vibes in which he is comfortable. It is really nice that he stepped more into the lyrical rap though as well. With big names on the album including Drake, Kanye West and his new girlfriend Ariana Grande, it is sure to climb the charts. With the classic sweeping bass and slowed down beats, there is a sense of definition.
Dark Sky Paradise’s title track “Dark Sky” speaks on the difficulties to make it through as a rapper and stick to your guns. Throughout the song he states, “I started from the basement, made it to the skyscrapers.” Lyrics such as this show his new found confidence, which he deserves to have. The album had much momentum after the early release of the song “IDFWU,” which gets all those basic girls out there bumping and grinding.
As mentioned earlier, Big Sean and Ariana Grande are something to keep an eye on. They are now dating and collaborated on one of the final songs of the album titled “Research.” I am impressed with Dark Sky Paradise and would recommend checking it out.
