Offset’s wisest move in terms of recruitment, though, is the appointment of Metro Boomin (who notably helmed Migos’ megahit ‘Bad and Boujee’) and Southside as executive producers, who together craft a tight and inventive soundboard which keeps the record ticking throughout without ever over-complicating things.
Cole (‘How Did I Get Here’), 21 Savage and Travis Scott (both on ‘Legacy’) are counter-balanced by a disappointingly phoned-in verse from Atlanta rap regal Gucci Mane (‘Quarter Milli’) and an unnecessary warble from the miscast CeeLo Green. He even yields the floor to Cardi on the domineering piano-loop of ‘Clout’, with the latter spraying knock-out punchlines referencing Destiny’s Child and Oscar the Grouch (obviously), demonstrating her show-stopping prowess.Ĭardi is just one of the beneficiaries of ‘Father of 4’’s open-door policy to guest features: strong contributions from J. Offset’s relationship with Cardi is naturally broached multiple times on ‘Father of 4’ (the title of which refers in part to the couple’s daughter Kulture, who is Offset’s fourth child), whether he’s expressing his gratitude to the Bronx Grammy-winner for “ holding me like holsters” on the title track to sampling his own infamous Instagram apology to Cardi on ‘Don’t Lose Me’. The past 12 months have seen the 27-year-old become easily the most talked-about Migo, primarily as a consequence of his very public marriage, break-up and reconciliation with his superstar wife Cardi B. Yet while the album itself was an intriguing and surprisingly eclectic listen, those qualities weren’t sufficient enough to rid Takeoff of his underdog tag in the long run.Īll eyes, then, are on Offset. Takeoff’s ‘The Last Rocket’, on the other hand, presented a rare chance to solely appraise the underrated talents of the group’s most phlegmatic member. Quavo’s lengthy debut ‘Quavo Huncho’ came first, but it flexed and bragged far too much. Independent releases from each of the Atlanta trio have emerged over the past four months. While none of the three Migos are likely to break rank from their tight unit to declare superiority over the others, hip-hop fans may never have had a better opportunity to decide which member – Offset, Quavo or Takeoff – reigns supreme.
That objective may not have been top of Offset’s list of priorities when he was writing his debut solo album, but ‘Father of 4’ has almost unintentionally become the rapper’s best shot yet at stealing the show from those closest to him.
Every trilogy needs its final instalment to deliver a satisfying conclusion to make the whole exercise worthwhile.
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