"Indie artists like Roc Marciano, R.A.P. Ferreira, and more have incorporated DSP-sidestepping, direct-to-consumer models for years. But now, some mainstream artists like Kanye West, who is selling 'Donda 2' on his $200 Stem Player, are divesting from DSPs, and the reaction to it has been a mixed bag" - Complex goes on to question the motives of artists pulling their music from the big three streaming platforms.

"The production is hazy and psychedelic and sounds sourced from crackling jazz records... Roc Marciano's verses are more subtle and tucked-away... masterful delivery and detailed lyricism" - Brooklyn Vegan likes New York rapper/producer's album a lot. Pitchfork says he's "putting his head down and continuing to churn out colorful wordplay over finely chopped loops".