[ALBUM REVIEW] DAY69–6IX9INE Defines a Generation

6ix9ine is the greatest musician alive. You could even say he’s the Frank Zappa of our generation. He is not just another manufactured rap star, he is a complete artist. He is not someone that is being controlled by a record label. 6ix9ine is singlehandedly one of the most innovative and unique rap artists of this decade.

He is a melodic genius, his beats are experimental, innovative, unique, he isn’t afraid to experiment, he is constantly evolving and changing his style. 6ix9ine, from the beginning, has always pushed boundaries and has continued to make progressive music that others could only hope to imitate.

His voice is an instrument. He wants you to look beyond just the lyrics. They are there just to complement the music, they are an application of the voice as an instrument rather than a medium for verbal communication and storytelling. His voice and his sounds are something that no one else is doing. 6ix9ine obviously isn’t a Kendrick/Drake type of rapper with outstanding rapping ability but he still manages to make better music than them.

His mixtape, DAY69 is an extremely introspective and personal record. It allows you to better understand the perspective and emotions of Daniel Hernandez. The mixtape has become a bridge for white youth to enjoy the art of the black inner city and empathize with the likes of 6ix9ine and that is what is so wonderful about art. We are able to see who he really is and understand him. The introductory interview at The Fader Ford shows that he is a surprisingly soft-spoken young man and it gives you all the more reason to care about him.

There was no 6ix9ine before 6ix9ine. He is not emulating anyone, he isn’t trying to be anyone. He has no influences. When GUMMO came out of nowhere, everyone loved it because nothing sounded like it.

Album Score

3/5 He has accomplished so much at such a young age, can you imagine what his music is going to sound like in 5 years?