LISTEN: Lil Child’s “WHAM” Begins 2025 Off With Huge Options And Daring Statements
Lil Child has formally set the bar excessive for 2025 with the discharge of his fourth studio album, WHAM (Who Exhausting As Me). Dropped on January 3, the 15-track mission blends the Atlanta native’s signature sound with a roster of A-list collaborators. Younger Thug, Future, Travis Scott, Rod Wave, GloRilla, 21 Savage, and extra present up. Lil Child isn’t enjoying.
Primarily based on a primary hear, WHAM appears like an overt transfer to cement Child’s dominance within the present rap panorama. Tracks like “F U 2X” instantly stand out, bringing again the grit we all know the ATL-rep for. The album positively showcases Child’s versatility and progress as an artist.
One other spotlight is “Dum, Dumb, and Dumber,” which reunites Future and Younger Thug. For Thugger, it’s greater than only a function—it’s a triumphant return to the sales space. He displays on his time behind bars. He says, “Yeah, n###a, King Spider again / I don’t even imagine I used to be locked up, for actual, for actual / I used to be havin’ my manner the entire time, idiot, you already know what I’m saying.”
The observe marks Thug’s first verse since his launch from jail in October. He plead out within the now-infamous YSL RICO case. Future reveals off his regular swagger, making the tune an on the spot standout. GloRilla and Rod Wave add some depth to WHAM, and thus Lil Child’s profile is raised.
He’s not letting up. Lil Child confirmed {that a} deluxe version of WHAM will drop on January 7.
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