McKinley Dixon - Beloved! Paradise! Jazz​!​? ALBUM REVIEW

A massively beautiful and thoughtful album in a small package.

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FAV TRACKS: HANIF READS TONI, SUN I RISE, MEZZANINE TIPPIN', RUN RUN RUN, LIVE! FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE, TYLER FOREVER, DEDICATED TO TAR FEATHER, BELOVED! PARADISE! JAZZ!?

LEAST FAV TRACK: THE STORY SO FAR

MCKINLEY DIXON - BELOVED! PARADISE! JAZZ!? / 2023 / CITY SLANG / JAZZ RAP, ORCHESTRAL HIP HOP

Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

[McKinleyDixonOfficial]

Wow thank you so much for this one. It’s such a thoughtful and affirming review in such a precise time.

[bumbouchbac]

If this is a 9 then Mckinley's Newest album Magic, Alive is easily a 10

[PEGGYMAFIA]

This is exactly why I follow you. Without this review I would never have known about this album. I'm listening to it right now and it is truly amazing

[ArizonanSummer]

I love this album, it reminds me of music.

[thegroove]

Every time I see a yellow flannel, I scramble to see if it’s a 10/10 score. It’s like finding a golden ticket.

[nate]

I WAS WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG. McKinley Dixon is one of the best rappers on the underground right now, he deserves his accolades.

[Glassezguy]

This album absolutely rules. Such a deserved 9/10.

[timefootball]

"it is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book" is a quote from Nietzsche that sums up what might be the most masterful part of this record and something I personally search for in a great album. Succinctness is beautiful. 28 minutes of amazing composition that feels like it took you on an immense journey in such a short period is a rarity in music and the mark of a thoughtful artist.

[timothylunt]

This is my first time hearing Mckinley and what a project. Blown away by how great this is. Run, Run, Run hits so fucking hard

[bernardoalvarezdelcastillo]

It's hard to turn the prhrase "it feels longer than it is" into a compliment, but hey, this one truly deserves it.

[arunistrying]

Met McKinley after a show he had last week in my local record store, super sweet down to earth guy, love to see him getting praise!

[ASCENSiON_]

This album is now tied with Jessie Ware's album for my favorite album of the entire year so far. I'm glad you reviewed this, as it deserves way more attention than it's getting.

[Aryeh]

Love McKinley! This has been on my list for a minute. So glad Ant likes it.

[samuelcrouch]

Saw him live at a music festival without knowing who he was and was instantly caught by how good a performer he was

[joedorben]

If yall are only just finding out about McKinley Dixon from this album, you BETTER go listen to his debut album from last year. Melon has an amazing way of minimizing albums he didnt choose to review such that people won't bother listening to them, do not fall victim to this. That album was every bit as amazing as this one and was one of my favorite albums of 2022

[Eldude]

Glad to see Ghais Guevara having a feature on this great of an album. Hope to see fantano review some future work of his! Hes been outputting solid projects, and i only see him getting better if this feature is anything to go off of.

[doctorpepper]

So glad fantano reviewed this. Ive been obsessed with dixon since his last album. Very underrated!

[SilentPhoenix__]

I met Mckinley for the first time after one of his shows. He's such a passionate and genuine person. I had several questions about this album and the process of its creation and he happily answered all of my questions in fine detail with so much passion. It was amazing. Definitely still my favorite album of 2023

[xXMachineGunPhillyXx]

I haven’t watched this review yet. I can’t wait until I do, though. That’ll be great.

Update: loved the review, I’m definitely streaming this tonight and listening to it while I play Resident Evil 2. Contrary to many people, I’ve loved music in 2023 so far. Really excited to see what the rest of the year holds for us.

[GoatedMcKinleyDixon]

Can’t wait for Magic Alive to get a 7 even though it’s better than beloved paradise jazz ☹️