When I first listened to Cordae’s album “The Crossroads,” I didn’t expect it to hit as hard as it did. I only knew one song by him “Careful” with NF. But after hearing this, I was instantly pulled in. The album dropped in Nov.15th, 2024 and came with a tour that got fans hyped. With 17 tracks and a runtime of 48 minutes the album blends the energy of his earlier work with fresh new sounds.”

“The Crossroads” is one of those albums that really hits when you take the time to listen closely. From the first track, I could tell that Cordae has been through some things, and he’s ready to talk about it. It’s honest, personal and still somehow relaxing to listen to. The vibe bounces between introspective and hard hitting tracks

The album features artists like Lil Wayne, Anderson .Paak, Joey Bada$$ and even Kanye however none of them outshine Cordae. He holds his own on in track like “06 Dreamin’” and “All Alone” are really reflective, but then there are songs like “Back on the Road” that reminded me that reminded me how versatile he is with his flow and delivery. Cordae shows a good mix of styles across the album and proves he can switch up his flow when he wants to.

Over all this album tells a great story, blends some of his classics with new material and the features really elevate the tracks. There’s a solid variety in both tone and delivery from hard hitting rap to more relaxed, mellow songs. Overall, I’d give this album an eight out of ten.