Rising Aussie rapper works her way in style with debut album.
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| Island Records |
The New Classic is exactly that, a new form of classic as Iggy brings her southernly cool accented and unique voice to the music space.
The Australian born blonde rapper has been called the white version of Nicki Minaj.. but although she may have a similar style Iggy is in a league of her own.
From the fist-track, listeners are treated to a pure-pop and urban album with ‘Walk The Line’ which features Iggy talking about her journey into the music industry, the hardships of making it their which is a central theme throughout her album with many listeners being familiar with her first hit single ‘Work’ which also touched on her journey to the land of dreams on her own. “No money, no family, sixteen in the middle of Miami” will particularly stick in your head if you have not already heard the track.
While balancing with her thriving work ethics, Iggy also delves into relationships and heartbreaks on such tracks as the catchy thumping ‘Rolex’. While other tracks delve into forgetting about love and replacing it with materialism, which is noticeable in ‘F*** Love’. With this theme in tact, sometimes Azalea’s ego (like Nicki Minaj) seems to take over, which is seen in ‘Lady Patra’. It’s still catchy and fun but may turn listeners off as she seems a bit high on fame and power. But all is forgiven as listeners see an insight into Iggy’s viewpoint after talking on being put down and hurt by others on her way to fame.
The album is full of potential hits though, with ‘Fancy’ featuring Charli XCX already dominating worldwide charts. And rightfully so, with its mix of rap and catchy lines by Charli. Iggy proves she is capable of working her way into the charts without following typical ideals of who should be their. Iggy also scores a team-up with Rita Ora on an urban pumping track titled ‘Black Widow’ which has drawn comparisons to Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ who also coincidently penned the track.
Iggy has worked damn hard against her hardships to get here and does not disappoint in the delivery of her first debut album. She is no doubt going to be a voice and face many will become familiar with in no time, so get used to it.
Must-Download/Listen: Fancy, Work, Rolex, Lady Patra, Black Widow and Goddess.
Overall Rating:
8/10
Watch Iggy’s video for current popular track ‘Fancy’:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-zpOMYRi0w?feature=player_detailpage]
The New Classic is available to purchase in-stores and iTunes.
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