May 25, 2020
By Anthony DeMarco
Staff Writer
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s long-awaited ‘‘Eternal Atake” was released on March 6. ‘Eternal Atake’ is the second studio album by Lil Uzi Vert. This album was in the works for two years, and Uzi kept his fans on their toes. Due to many fake leaks and false information regarding the album, no one really knew when it was going to be released.
Due to the success of his chart-topping debut studio album ‘‘Luv is Rage 2” in 2017, many of Uzi’s fans were anxiously awaiting the release of ‘‘Eternal Atake.”
There had also been about a year-and-a-half when Uzi stepped away from the music industry. After the release of ‘‘Luv is Rage 2,” Uzi said he was done with music. It is a good thing that he came back because music fans around the world needed ‘‘Eternal Atake.”
In ‘‘Eternal Atake” Uzi puts forth a distinct sound that separates him from any other artist, which makes sense since Uzi frequently refers to himself as an alien and says he is not from Earth.
There are two versions of the album. The standard version features three aliens standing on a planet in outer space staring back at Earth. The deluxe version has cover art that resembles Uzi’s 2016 mixtape “Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World.” This cover features a cartoon of Uzi staring up at a girl who is laying on top of his head with outer space as the backdrop.
Uzi for sure did not disappoint with “Eternal Atake.” The deluxe version features 32 songs and a bonus track. People had high expectations for this album, and Uzi definitely exceeded those expectations.
The third song on the first side of the deluxe version is titled “Bean (Kobe).” This song features Chicago rapper Chief Keef. The song title pays homage to basketball legend Kobe Bean Bryant, who died tragically on Jan. 26. Uzi mentions Bryant at the beginning of the song when he says, “You know I’m ballin’, usual like Kobe.”
In ‘‘Eternal Atake” Uzi puts forth a distinct sound that separates him from any other artist, which makes sense since Uzi frequently refers to himself as an alien and says he is not from Earth.
This song has an upbeat tempo that just makes you want to bop your head. The differences between Uzi’s style and Chief Keef’s style blend perfectly to create what is arguably the best track on the whole album.
The sixth song on the second side of the deluxe version is titled “Homecoming.” There is no easy way to describe this song. The beat is funky, and it features synthesized horns, engine revs and the screeches of kittens.
At the beginning of “Homecoming,” Uzi raps about a girl named “Nicki from Philly.” Bouncing from topic to topic, Uzi finds a way to rhyme throughout the whole song and maintain his fast tempo. Unique and fun, it is a great song overall.
In “Eternal Atake,” Uzi brings a fresh, new sound to what may very well be the most futuristic album in music history. If anyone knows anything about the future, it would have to be Uzi because, after all, he does consider himself to be an alien.
The diversity of styles within the album shows why Uzi is among the best musical artists. Over the course of 32 songs, listeners meet Uzi’s alter ego, learn about his heartbreak and then go back to bopping their heads.
Despite Uzi’s quirky sound and style, this album is a banger. The three-year wait was definitely worth it, and hopefully, he won’t be slowing down any time soon.
