With his sixth studio album,
Better Me Than You, Detroit rapper
Big Sean focuses on themes of personal growth while delivering artistic versatility. Recently new to fatherhood and many years into his relationship with fame,
Sean ruminates on what he presently feels is important on family-focused tracks like the
DJ Premier-produced "Million Pieces" or "Break the Cycle," a song addressing generational trauma. The rapper's lyrical prowess and impenetrable flows are kept in the forefront of the album more than reflection on serious subject matter. He has no problem dipping right back into his signature over-the-top sex rhymes or supercharged egocentric power plays on tracks like "Iconic," "Who You Are (Superstar)," and the
Gunna collaboration "It Is What It Is." Other guests on the 21-track album include
Cash Cobain,
Thundercat,
Larry June, and on the pop crossover track "My Life,"
Big Sean raps in a
Drake-esque flow over a dancey beat before
Ellie Goulding swings in to sing on the chorus. ~ TiVo Staff
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