Sporting Kanye-esque production, the chorus gives Aminé some props for the dreams he's realized in such a short span: "My reality, is my fantasy/ (And my fantasy's looking like it's reality/ God gave me the audacity/ Now I smile cause it's reality)". The beginning of Aminé's confessional tape is ironically focused on the end for the young artist in a bleak, awkwardly-comforting sentiment: "Bury me before I'm a burden, don't bury until you're certain." The final track is, in accordance with the prior paradox, focused on the present. The themes of the album flow together effortlessly, with the same thoughts being explored on the first track as on the last. He is far more contemplative on Limbo, a consequence of the lifestyle he has chosen and received. Before, he was goofy, making skits with laughable characters and situations. Or he could have gone further down the path of trendy rapper in hopes of proving himself worthy in the ever-so-competitive field. It would be easy to replicate his early work on Good For You and craft TikTok worthy anthems. After years of crafting music that truly embodies his artistry and personal experiences, he comes to a place of shaking uncertainty. The pieces were always there for Aminé, scattered like the pieces of his debut album that couldn't quite accumulate into a cohesive body of work. 3 years later, he's closer than ever to the artist and person he's been looking to develop in to. It was a transition into the artist Aminé would soon become: an artist who still doesn't have it all figured out but is determined to work towards his destiny. ONEPOINTFIVE did its job although unfulfilling in its content, it set the record straight on where Aminé would be heading next. Titled ONEPOINTFIVE (1.5), it served as a project in between his first and second albums, a simple body of evidence to show that his intentions don't align with the pop-rap narrative "Caroline" and other singles had earned him to this point. Aminé returned a year later with an attempt to clear up any confusion about his musical identity. Moments of introspection and risky vocal performances are scattered throughout the album that is occasionally sloppy but enjoyable nonetheless. "Caroline" was a charting hit with hidden potential in tracks like "Wedding Crashers" and "Heebiejeebies". His debut album, Good For You, mirrored the light-hearted energy he so naturally exudes. For me, when I make albums, they are kind of like a staple of where I'm at in my life." To this point, Aminé has captured these moments in his life successfully through his music. "That's how I really felt when I was 21 and I was making Good For You. "A lot of people expected this bright, care-free energy," he says in reference to his latest album.
2020 has changed a lot of things, and a lot of people.
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