Future x Kanye West
“I Won”
Honest (out 04.22 on Freebandz/Epic)
Considering the number of words I’ve devoted to these two, it’s no surprise that I fucking love this. I’m as excited about Honest as any album in the last few years, and tracks like this are indicative of the main reason why. On his brilliant debut, Pluto (2012), Future (né Nayvadius Wilburn) flashed the potential of a true crossover superstar, hinting that he might be able to grow from a thrilling, risiung MC into a full-fledged, progressive songwriter, who could have a major hand in dragging pop music forward. From early returns, the 30 year-old is set to fulfill that promise, carving out a new brand of pop music and leaving a trail of copycats in his wake. While potential is certainly precious, fulfilled potential is one of the rarest commodities on earth, and it’s beautiful to watch it bloom in front of our very eyes.
