Metro Boomin was one of hip hop’s top hitmakers in the mid-2010’s and it shows considering the lineup he trots out on Heroes & Villains— John Legend, 21 Savage, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Young Thug, A$AP Rocky, and Morgan Freeman (yes, that Morgan Freeman) all make appearances. It’s effectively a love letter to the dark trap mumble rap that has absolutely taken over mainstream hip hop. And there’s not many producers better at nailing that sound than Metro.
Heroes & Villains is filled with with some good songs and top-notch production, but there’s no topping the first track “On Time” which effectively serves as an extended introduction to the entire album. It’s an absolutely epic journey over a scorching orchestral arrangement led by the one and only John Legend. I do not say this lightly– it might be the most epic introduction to an album I have ever heard. Absolute hype.
Standout Songs: “On Time”, “Superhero”, “Feel The Fiyaaaah”
