Louie XO – Super Louieo 2
Cherished and trusted by the underground cloud rap scene, Louie XO gives a most ambitious project named “Super Louieo 2. Thirty-three projects in his discography by now, which is a great thing. Among the signature sounds of the album, the main themes are his thoughts on society and how it is damaging us. “Super Louieo 2,” tells the story of Louie’s creativity plus it catalyzes for him to question the nation’s upsets.
A Layered Listening Experience
The opening track, “Welcome to SL2,” constructs a road map for the album not only as music but also as a meditation on the reality around us. SL2, the sound abbreviation “Super Louieo 2,” and this project compels the listener to dive into the abyss of understanding. Initially, the album is an unfathomable enigma. The music is produced like a puzzle and the lyrics are full of symbols and analogs. Nevertheless, the more times you play the album, the more hidden layers come out.
Cloud rap meets social reflection
Numbers such as “New Me/Angel Reese” and “Neon Flash” are symbolic of Louie’s ability to effectively communicate through cloud rap, music that fuses airy beats with profound social commentary. The productions of WarSemi and Gavin Haven provide a euphoric soundscape, whereas, Louie’s lyrics make listeners think about where they belong. “Neon Flash,” is a prime example of this kind of song, which might at first appear to be quite a simple one, but upon further investigation, it becomes a deep conversation about the ephemeral character of relationships and identity in the digital age.
Collaborations with a message
In “Bloody Booger Boyz,” Louie reveals the other side of life with Luhswaggstarr and Jay$im. Imperial’s heavy, menacing production highlights the tensions and challenges people face daily. Indeed, this tune is about the pulse of group identity searching and individuality in a somewhat collectivist world.
A track like “Stop Hatin” again contains a great message, but alas too short to stop all hate in the world these days. But after all, it shows the true face behind the rapper, bringing back the true meaning of rap music, like it was in the 70’s and 80’s.
Personal reflections
Louie XO airs his deepest thoughts on tracks such as “Fuck What It Was” and “Jmar Abel (Rip Jshoota),” in which he narrates about the personal loss but at the same time views it in a broader societal context. The sadly in harmony grooves by Dom Kennet and Jkmetasco make the perfect accompaniment to Louie’s introspective lyrics, which represent not only personal pain but broader social issues as well.
“Super Louieo 2” is an album that resonates more and more with each listen. It first became a labyrinthine and unthinkable musical masterpiece. But ultimately it matured into a profound description of the modern time’s contrasts and paradoxes. Louie XO has demonstrated that he is not only a master in composing multi-layered and atmospheric music but also an artist who can deal with social issues in a very precise and meaningful way with this album. “Super Louieo 2” is a smart work that not only mesmerizes people with sounds but also opens up discussions, and it is a real asset to the underground scene. (7/10) (Self-Produced)
