Polo G's: "Hall Of Fame" The Self-Proclaimed GOAT Holds His Own

The rap albums that seem to stand out aren't always the ones that are genre-pushing. In fact, Hall Of Fame does little in terms of innovation. However, Polo G's 3rd studio album is a prime example of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Polo G, a 22-year-old rapper from Chicago, burst onto the scene 3 years ago with Pop Out. A single that charted at #3 on the Billboard hot 100 for multiple weeks. Ever since then, Polo has consistently dropped quality music at the expense of most songs sounding eerily similar. That has been a huge criticism of Polo G as he is mocked on social media constantly being called "Piano G" due to his excessive use of piano beats.

The criticism is well-warranted in some aspects, but Polo G has a very melodic voice that translates super well to Piano-type production. Again, Polo has charted multiple songs and is a rising star. With that popularity and huge fan base, why change anything?

Hall Of Fame is full of exciting melodies that just are not seen in modern rap enough. That melodic addition to already smooth production creates blessings for the ears. Polo G has a unique knack for making every single song sound like it could be a hit. Perhaps it is the themes of hunger, overcoming obstacles, repairing relationships, and others that heavily resonates with the audience. Or maybe it's the production, even though many would fail to admit it due to fear of being scrutinized.

Whatever the case is, it is clear that Polo G will be a force in the music industry for years to come. The big trend in hip-hop right now is these rappers who can effortlessly switch between rapping and singing melodic tones. Polo G is one of the young, front-runners for this trend and I do not see that trend dying anytime soon.

At only 22 years old, Polo G is quickly establishing himself as a rap superstar and he made that known on his lead single, Rapstar. The track landed at #1 on the Billboard hot 100 and stayed for an impressive 8 weeks. It was Polo's first #1 song and certainly will not be his last.

The only criticism I have of this project is it feels slightly too long. Clocking in at 21 tracks, the album feels a little too long due to a couple of tracks not hitting the mark in terms of quality. Other than that, Hall Of Fame is an exciting listen for both non-rap fans and rap fans alike.