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| Class of 95 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 11, 2024 | |||
| Genre | West Coast hip-hop | |||
| Length | 62:52 | |||
| Label | The Other People's Money Company | |||
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| Dom Kennedy chronology | ||||
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Class of 95 is the tenth studio album by American rapper Dom Kennedy, released on October 11, 2024, by The Other People's Money Company.[1] The album's features include Troy NōKA, Polyester the Saint, Niko G4, Talk2Strangers, Indica, and Allyn.[1]
Music
[edit]Steve Juon of RapReviews observed while reviewing Class of 95 that Dom Kennedy took influence from the sound and style of mid-1990s hip-hop.[2] The production, handled by contributors such as Tre Fresh, Big Duke, and Polyester the Saint, blends soulful melodies with a laid-back rhythm, creating a cohesive sound throughout the album.[2] Juon notes that the hour-long runtime and lack of excessive guest features highlight Dom Kennedy's presence as the focal point of the record.[2]
Lyrics and themes
[edit]Steve Juon describes Dom Kennedy's lyricism on Class of 95 as straightforward and impactful, focusing on storytelling, confidence, and personal reflection.[2] Tracks like "Gallery" and "Promise" explore themes of resilience, self-worth, and relationships, with Kennedy using a conversational tone to connect with listeners.[2] Juon also notes that Kennedy is "not a singer, crooner, or an AutoTuner", and while it may seem strange to call a rapper who simply raps "old school", he finds Kennedy's approach "delightfully old school" on tracks like the Tre Fresh-produced "Promise".[2] Juon also observes that Kennedy's "vocal pitch ranges between Kendrick Lamar and Suga Free", highlighting a laid-back yet confident attitude and noting that his words can be "surprisingly uplifting".[2] The album also reflects Kennedy's connection to his roots in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, and his independent music career.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| RapReviews | 8.5/10[2] |
Steve Juon of RapReviews gave Class of 95 a positive review, describing it as "an incredibly solid hour of music".[2] Juon acknowledges that calling an album Class of 95 "builds up expectations going in", due to the many classic hip-hop albums from 1995 that the title references.[2] While he stops short of declaring that the album is better to those classics, he expresses that it is "worthy of the peers its title references" and can "go in rotation with them and not be automatically skipped".[2] Juon concluded in his review: "Mr. Hunn is exactly what I want—a rapper who is good at rapping and has something to say when he raps."[2] In a review of recent releases that included Class of 95, Aaron Williams of Uproxx described Dom Kennedy as "doing a West LA version of what Currensy does".[3] He noted that "It may not be for everybody, but it's definitely for us, especially as long as the sun is shining in Southern California."[3]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Dominic Hunn except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rich Kids" |
| 2:30 | |
| 2. | "Leanin" |
| 3:12 | |
| 3. | "Legendary" |
| 3:30 | |
| 4. | "Casablanca" (featuring TROY NōKA and Polyester the Saint) |
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| 3:22 |
| 5. | "Slauson Phil" |
| 3:11 | |
| 6. | "Nowornever" (featuring TROY NōKA) |
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| 3:09 |
| 7. | "Attention" (featuring Allyn) |
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| 4:22 |
| 8. | "Baby James Intermission" |
| 3:19 | |
| 9. | "Miracle on 43rd" |
| 4:45 | |
| 10. | "Rollin" |
| 3:27 | |
| 11. | "Celine" |
| 3:34 | |
| 12. | "Independent" (featuring Allyn) |
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| 2:55 |
| 13. | "Loved" |
| 2:32 | |
| 14. | "Promise" (featuring Niko G4 and Indica) |
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| 4:03 |
| 15. | "Emergency" (featuring Talk2Strangers) |
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| 2:15 |
| 16. | "Gallery" | Big Duke | 3:24 | |
| 17. | "Lonely Hearts" (featuring Talk2Strangers) |
| Polyester the Saint | 3:18 |
| 18. | "Class of 95" | Polyester the Saint | 2:30 | |
| 19. | "Sketches from Westlake" |
| 3:34 | |
| Total length: | 62:52 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Moore, Sam (October 11, 2024). "New Music Friday: New Albums From GloRilla, Rod Wave, BigXThaPlug & More". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 29, 2024). "Dom Kennedy :: Class of 95 – RapReviews". RapReviews. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Williams, Aaron (October 14, 2024). "The Best New Hip-Hop This Week". Uproxx. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.