Mackwop on Jhené Aiko's Album and Kendrick Feature
Mackwop praises Jhené Aiko's latest release and pushes back against critics who dismissed her track featuring Kendrick Lamar.
At 11:39, Mackwop takes time to celebrate Jhené Aiko for releasing her project, Westside Whimsies. He highlights the features on the record, pointing out guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Tyga, Larry June, and Kendrick Lamar, praising the overall quality and West Coast representation throughout the tracklist.
Mackwop notes at 13:10 that certain online commentators and podcast hosts had already begun criticizing the collaboration between Jhené Aiko and Kendrick Lamar. He questions why people who are disconnected from the culture feel entitled to critique West Coast music, suggesting that many critics simply follow popular consensus rather than forming their own independent musical opinions.
He concludes the discussion around 14:15 by describing the critics as trend-followers who wait for broader internet approval before acknowledging when a song is good. Mackwop maintains that the record is solid and encourages listeners to support the project directly instead of relying on commentators.