The document provides a review of Brockhampton's 4th studio album "Iridescence". The reviewer summarizes that the album was recorded in 10 days at Abbey Road studios following the removal of founding member Ameer Vann. Songs like "WEIGHT", "TONYA", and "FABRIC" are praised for their emotional lyrics and musicality. Some songs are criticized for having distracting background noises that take away from the lyrics. Overall, the reviewer believes the album shows the group's strength in difficult circumstances, and that it will continue to grow on listeners.

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2. Interview:
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interviewees.
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3. Interview:
1. How do you think Brockhampton handled the Ameer situation? Could the have done anything any better?
2. What is the next move for Ameer as a musician? What would you like to see him do?
3. Do you think Brockhampton are better or worse without Ameer? Why?
4. How much more can Brockhampton grow?
5. How many more albums do Brockhampton have in them?
6. Do you have have any unpopular Brockhampton opinions?
1. They did fine, they seem to be handling it in the best way I think they could
2. Disappear. Couldn’t care less what he does
3. Hard to say until I hear the full album, honestly he was one of my favourite members until I heard about what he
did so it definitely feels like an absence but hopefully we’ll continue to see the rest of the members grow and come
even more into their own
4. Who knows? Anything it possible
5. Same as above, although it would be a shame if they didn’t do at least a couple more. They have even more
potential in them, I know it
6. Matt champion is so overrated, something about him annoys me but I cant put my finger on it
- Sarinn Scarnon (The Official Brockhampton HipHop Page)

4. Interview:
1. How do you think Brockhampton handled the Ameer situation? Could the have done anything any better?
2. What is the next move for Ameer as a musician? What would you like to see him do?
3. Do you think Brockhampton are better or worse without Ameer? Why?
4. How much more can Brockhampton grow?
5. How many more albums do Brockhampton have in them?
6. Do you have have any unpopular Brockhampton opinions?
1. I approve of them dropping Ameer, but I don’t like how they took the solution into their own hands. When we talk
about things concerning abuse, its important to give the victim/survivor full control. I don’t think they did that well
enough. Cutting off Ameer was the second best thing and it was a positive step forward
2. We should’t give him our attention. Abusers aren't worthy of our time
3. Better, I sometimes feel like he was some filler. Like they had to give him an obligatory 16 bars or something
4. I don’t think they can get much better than this, to be honest, and that’s not a bad thing. They're just really good
5. 2 more after iridescence
6. I would love to see them add more members
- Jo Choe (The Official Brockhampton HipHop Page)

5. Interview:
1. How do you think Brockhampton handled the Ameer situation? Could the have done anything any better?
2. What is the next move for Ameer as a musician? What would you like to see him do?
3. Do you think Brockhampton are better or worse without Ameer? Why?
4. How much more can Brockhampton grow?
5. How many more albums do Brockhampton have in them?
6. Do you have have any unpopular Brockhampton opinions?
1. Very well, I'm not sure how they could have done it any better
2. To not be in the public eye in any way, shape or form
3. Haven't decided yet, loved the days of our lives but I'm waiting for iridescence to come out to make a full
judgement
4. I think they could be globally famous
5. Probably a couple but people might get bored so they should space them out
6. Don’t have any sorry
- Jess Prophet

6. Interview:
1. How do you think Brockhampton handled the Ameer situation? Could the have done anything any better?
2. What is the next move for Ameer as a musician? What would you like to see him do?
3. Do you think Brockhampton are better or worse without Ameer? Why?
4. How much more can Brockhampton grow?
5. How many more albums do Brockhampton have in them?
6. Do you have have any unpopular Brockhampton opinions?
1. They handled it very well. They took their time to think and made a good decision without rushing it and it turned out great
2. He could continue doing music but I doubt people will listen to it because in my opinion he was one of the weakest members in
the group and because of the accusations. He brought a somewhat heavier side to their music, but alone he wont do anything
good.
3. They will do better, as I said, Ameer was kind of different to the rest of the group. He didn’t fit in and his style was way weaker
than any of the other members
4. They are only at the beginning of their career despite already having 3 albums a mix tape and another album on they way. There is
a lot more to do, a lot of time to become better and its only the start of Brockhampton’s career
5. At least 2 with the best year of our lives trilogy, but I know they also have a contract of 6 albums with RCA, however I am unsure if
that was signed before or after the saturation trilogy.
6. They probably wont become mainstream because they have a different style, but they will develop a niche and nurture it
- Derek Laroche (The Official Brockhampton HipHop Page)

7. Interview:
1. How do you think Brockhampton handled the Ameer situation? Could the have done anything any better?
2. What is the next move for Ameer as a musician? What would you like to see him do?
3. Do you think Brockhampton are better or worse without Ameer? Why?
4. How much more can Brockhampton grow?
5. How many more albums do Brockhampton have in them?
6. Do you have have any unpopular Brockhampton opinions?
1. I think the whole situation was very volatile and any move that they made would have backlash however they have
received a lot of support from the fans
2. I would like to see him do solo work as a musician however as a person his entire career could potentially be
tainted
3. I don’t think we have seen the true Brockhampton without Ameer yet and they can only get bigger so we will see
4. I think they currently have unlimited potential. They are only just coming into their full character so this is where
they will either excel or break
5. The albums they have created show progression throughout. However they have written 2 albums which have not
been released due to the Ameer situation so we will have to see how this effects them creatively
6. They seem hesitant to take support from others and do it on their own. This isn't a bad thing however they should
take help when they need it
- Jack Henderson

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9. Lyrics:
“I spit my heart out, lookin’ out for my best interests. He gave me good head, peepin’ out while the windows tinted”
- Kevin Abstract, JUNKY
“Why you always rap about bein’ gay? ‘Cause not enough niggas rap and be gay”
- Kevin Abstract, JUNKY
“I got pipe dreams of crack rocks and stripper poles”
- Ameer Vann, HEAT
“Don’t call me stupid, that ain’t the way my name pronounced. Don’t call me Cupid, I got too many hoes right now”
- Merlyn Wood, SWEET
“Suicidal thoughts, but I wont do it. Take that how you want, it’s important I admit it”
- Joba, SAN MARCOS
“And mother, I am sorry, I never pick up, mm-hmm. Because I’m afraid to disappoint ooh, ooh-ah, ooh, no”
- Bearface, TONYA

10. Lyrics:
“My ghost still haunt you, my life is I, Tonya”
- Kevin Abstract, TONYA
“And maybe it means nothing but I have to say I think about you often, and if you want no part with me I’ll walk away, I
know that I have wronged ya”
- Joba, TONYA
“Daddy said study or get that cash, Mommy said your career ain’t gon’ last. Loose change, call a cab, move out their
pad”
- Merlyn Wood, TONYA
“Every summer in the city start to feel like Columbine, ‘cause you gotta get yours, and I gotta get mine”
- Dom McLennon, HONEY
“The world will try to tell you who you are before you get to”
- Kevin Abstract, FABRIC
“Why the hell the BBC only writes about me when it comes down to controversy? What about three CD’s in one year
with no label?”
- Kevin Abstract, FABRIC

11. Lyrics:
“Cause I'm still worried bout when Ashlan finna put the razor down, So I don’t really give a fuck about what story they
done spun”
- Kevin Abstract, WEIGHT
“And she was mad cause I never wanna show her off and every time she took her bra off my dick would get soft”
- Kevin Abstract, WEIGHT
“I hate these shady folk that want a ladylike but don’t treat lady right, but they sayin’ like just the tip”
- Matt Champion, JUNKY
Where the respect? Is your ass human? I look you in your eyes, say fuck you are you fuckin’ stupid? Respect my
mother, ‘spect my sister, ‘spect these women boy. I get my 9-9, I don’t own one, hit the store to blow your brains off”
- Matt Champion, JUNKY
“My niggas takin’ over. BROCKHAMPTON, call your momma. My niggas goin’ platinum, break necks, send you to the
doctor”
- Ameer Vann, BOOGIE

12. Points to make:
Introduction
Songs worth a listen:
Weight
Tonya
Fabric
Thug Life
San Marcos
Bit of info on each song
Songs that aren't up to scratch:
New Orleans
Berlin
Where the cash at
Tape
District
Bit of info on each song
Overall opinion on the album

13. Introduction
BROCKHAMPTON have finally dropped their 4th studio album. The first album under RCA, the first album of 2018 but
most importantly the first album without founding member, Ameer Vann. After recording the whole thing in 10 days at
the famous Abbey Road right after their European tour this is the first instalment of “The Best Years of Our Lives”
trilogy. I wouldn’t be expecting a year as saturated (pun intended) as last year due to the boys being on tour a lot of
this year and probably early next year as well.

14. Songs worth a listen
WEIGHT
This song has not only managed to become my favourite song on the album it has become my favourite song that ‘The
best boyband since One Direction’ have ever produced. The combination of Kevin Abstract pouring his heart out to the
audience and giving us a further insight into his battle of finding his sexuality and how he wants to care more for his
friends after what happened with Ameer. It everything we expect from Kevin and then some. To perfectly contrast the
slow, heartfelt performance it goes into a fast paced solo from Joba who raps about the hardships of life and how there
is segregation in the world. The final solo verse is from the only Dom McLennon, who with his clever wordplay, delivers
a verse that brought himself to tears the first time he performed it live.
TONYA
This is the first song that the boys performed after Ameer was kicked out the group and we now finally have a studio
version. It combines the beautiful slow harmonies from Bearface and the soft chorus from serpentwithfeet. The verse
from Kevin that refers to the scandals of Ameer and how he’d happily trade all of his fame to live quietly in his home
state of Texas is echoed by Merlyns verse of his instability within stardom and how he wants to stay humble
throughout the fame. All of this is tied together nicely by a beat that perfectly matches the mood of each beat.

15. Songs worth a listen
FABRIC
Another track that kicks off with Kevin opening his mind to the audience as he raps about how the fans have become
too greedy and how new outlets only to notice of BROCKHAMPTON when it is to do with controversy. It then goes into
Dom who compares himself to Nikola Tesla who was a victim of capitalism. As the song picks up pace Merlyn’s verse
starts it off, bearface keeps it slow and then when the drums kick in Kevin delivers a verse that keeps the audience
buzzing and they end the album with a banger.
Unfortunately there are very few albums with no songs that are seen as not up to scratch and this album is not one of
them. Don’t get me wrong, Iridescence is a great album given the circumstances and with the amount they have to live
up to but this album has some songs that just don’t make me feel the same. Songs such as BERLIN, WHERE THE CASH
AT and DISTRICT just don’t sound quite right in my opinion. They all seem to have the drowning sound in the
background that distracts you from the lyrics and nobody really has a stand out performance on these tracks. They
bring energy but that’s only for the live performances in my opinion, I don’t want to feel shoehorned energy whilst I'm
sat in my room or driving my car.

16. Conclusion
So now for my final verdict, this album is good, very good. Is it the best thing BROCKHAMPTON have released? No, I'm
still waiting for something to come around and top Saturation 3. I do however believe that this is an amazing album in
terms of the circumstances. Since April they have signed a $15 million record deal to RCA, kicked out a founding
member Ameer Vann after sexual assault allegations, took a holiday to Hawaii to get away from the media, released 4
singles, scrapped a whole album, completed a European tour and recorded a new album in 10 days at Abbey Road. So
with all that said can anyone expect them to produce a perfect 15 track album with no flaws that all fans love. No you
can but they gave it a bloody good go and they have come out with a heartfelt album that have tracks that have easily
made it in to some of my favourite BROCKHAMPTON tracks, ever.

17. BROCKHAMPTON have finally dropped their 4th studio album. The first album under RCA, the first album of 2018 but
most importantly the first album without founding member, Ameer Vann. After recording the whole thing in 10 days at
the famous Abbey Road right after their European tour this is the first instalment of “The Best Years of Our Lives”
trilogy. I wouldn’t be expecting a year as saturated (pun intended) as last year due to the boys being on tour a lot of
this year and probably early next year as well.
NEW ORLEANS
THUG LIFE
BERLIN
SOMETHING ABOUT HIM
WHERE THE CASH AT
WEIGHT
DISTRICT
LOOPHOLE
TAPE
J’OUVERT
HONEY
VIVID
SAN MARCOS
TONYA
FABRIC

18. After listening to Iridescence at least 10 times over I can say that it is an album that grows on you. After the first listen I
felt that there was too much drowning sounds that plagued the background of a lot of the songs, but after listening to
the records for the second time and focusing on the lyrics deeply the background noise dies out and you are left with
very very strong lyrics which carry a lot of meaning and really tug on the heartstrings. Examples of these songs are
NEW ORLEANS, J’OUVERT, BERLIN and DISTRICT. The sad thing about this is most of these songs are at the beginning of
the album which doesn’t kick it off as well as I’d like. However songs like THUG LIFE and WEIGHT really redeem the
start of the album in my opinion, I mean WEIGHT has managed to make its way to my favourite BROCKHAMPTON track.
WEIGHT starts of with Kevin Abstract laying down a verse that really brings emotion and is just so Kevin. With lines
such as a him feeling like he's “the worst in the boy band” and that he's “still worried bout when Ashlan finna put the
razor down” however the most notable line in my opinion is “And every time she took her bra off my dick would get
soft”. This is Kevin showing the struggles he had whilst growing up trying to find his sexuality and I feel like that’s what
BROCKHAMPTON fans want to hear. Because BROCKHAMPTON put themselves out as a safe space for kids that don’t
fit in whether it be because of their sexuality, race or views, this verse really shows that if people look up to this artist
rapping publicly to millions of people about him battling with his sexuality it really helps people who don’t have that
confidence. After Kevin's heartfelt verse Joba really takes this somewhat depressing song into something that makes
you just want to dance and feel good whilst still admiring his hard hitting lyrics about the broad struggles of life. After
Joba you get Dom take it slow again and emphasise Joba’s verse about life is cruel and “not as simple as they teach in
school”. Whilst Dom performed this for the first time he actually broke down crying on stage toward the end of the
verse and I imagine a lot of the fans joined him.