Reason – “Moving Love Towards_Pink” review

Yes, this is the 6th mixtape from Carson, California rapper Reason. After releasing his first 4 tapes, Top Dawg Entertainment signed him in the middle of 2018 by reissuing the one that landed him the contract in the first place: There You Have It. However, his official full-length debut album New Beginnings received more mixed reception when it came out the fall where COVID had the whole world shut down & Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith’s son Moosa subsequently got into a heated exchange of words with Reason the week Porches dropped saying former employee & pgLang co-founder Dave Free regrets even signing him in the first place. I Love You Again under his own label Do More Records reignited his passion & Everything in My Soul_Blue was alright, looking to top that with Moving Love Towards_Pink.

“La La Intro_PINK” rides over a drumless loop 2 about trying to swim for once after drowning in guilt for so long over a drumless loop whereas “Give It All 4 My Bitch_PINK” goes for a chipmunk soul vibe detailing that he’d give everything for his soulmate. “If This Ain’t Love_PINK” kinda feels unfinished since the let the instrumental ride out during the 2nd half of it despite it’s playful atmosphere & melodic delivery while “Humble ‘Em_PINK” looks to put someone in the dirt for cheating on his girl for a woman who doesn’t measure up.

We have Reason refusing to let any hoe throw him off his steeze on “Something ‘Bout Us_PINK” admitting that he feels like his life’s way too open leading into “Doin Too Much_PINK” featuring Isaiah Jaay blends R&B & pop rap telling their partners not to break a sweat. “I’ll Be There Idea_PINK” starts the 2nd half with another track that seems half baked leaving another open verse towards the backend of it just before the cloudy “Money Cash Hoes_PINK” talks about trying to fuck bitches & get money.

“Tired of Fuckin’ Deez Hoes_PINK” featuring Guapdad 4000 & Kembe X brings all 3 of them together making it clear that they’re fed up with all the bitches in their circle while “Tell Me_PINK” expresses hope for this person to come back & get him. “F.U.T.V_PINK” featuring Kalan.FrFr incorporates some cool sampling chops encouraging those they’re addressing to do their thing & after “Where Do We Start_PINK” talks about wanting to protect this woman, “Who TF You Blaming Outro_PINK” airs out a chick who tore his heart to pieces.

Now that we’re official halfway through this whole color series that Reason kicked off 5 months earlier, I already made it pretty clear that I enjoyed Everything in My Soul_Blue less then I Love You Again & unfortunately came away from Moving Love Towards_Pink enjoying it no less or better than it’s predecessor last fall. There is improvement within the production department & I appreciate the cohesiveness breaking down the 4 different stages of love, but the amount of guests is a bit excessive.

Score: 3/5

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Reason – “Everything in My Soul_Blue” review

Carson, California rapper Reason finishing his 2025 with his 2nd EP. After releasing his first 4 tapes, Top Dawg Entertainment signed him in the middle of 2018 by reissuing the one that landed him the contract in the first place: There You Have It. However, his official full-length debut album New Beginnings received more mixed reception when it came out the fall where COVID had the whole world shut down & Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith’s son Moosa subsequently got into a heated exchange of words with Reason the week Porches dropped saying former employee & pgLang co-founder Dave Free regrets even signing him in the first place. I Love You Again came out 8 months ago under his own label Do More Records, which preluded Everything in My Soul_Blue.

The soulful trap instrumental on “Pity Parties_BLUE” was an immediately intriguing way to start us off talking about being known for slam dunking as if he’s Vince Carter prior to “Lie to Me_BLUE” pretty much channeling the frustration of being lied to in a relationship. “Paralyzed_BLUE” featuring Westside Boogie finds the 2 talking about love being stiff while “Idols & Rivals_BLUE” featuring Kai Ca$h continues with them feeling like they’re spiraling.

“Liu Kang_BLUE” begins the 2nd half of Everything in My Soul_BLUE bringing a summery vibe instrumentally referencing the Warner Bros.-owned Mortal Kombat character of the same name & once “There’s Pain in Photos_BLUE” takes the pop rap route stylistically talking about pushing through his lowest points & praying to stay focused, “Thass My Word_BLUE” concludes the EP with a cloudy trap beat trying to see who’s really all in for action like they claim

Starting the deluxe run, “GodLines_BLUE” drumlessly feeling as if people take time with his demons rather than taking time to get to know him personally while “Red Rose White Ceiling_BLUE” featuring Jayson Cash talks about nobody being able to walk their shoes. “Crab Cakes at Joeys_BLUE” tells the story of a woman sleeping with an A&R in hopes of launching her career & the final bonus track “Brittany Renner_BLUE” finishes on some boom bap shit sending prayers to the popular social media model.

Apparently said to be the inaugural entry in a new ongoing series of extended plays & despite remaining optimistic regarding however many installments are being planned, Reason begins this new era of his career moderately. I can admire the personal topics he addresses coming off I Love You Again renewed passion for songwriting & recording, but the moodier direction in sound can be hit or miss.

Score: 3/5

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Reason – “I Love You Again” review

This is the 5th mixtape from Carson, California rapper Reason. After releasing his first 4 tapes, Top Dawg Entertainment signed him in the middle of 2018 by reissuing the one that landed him the contract in the first place: There You Have It. However, his official full-length debut album New Beginnings received more mixed reception when it came out the fall where COVID had the whole world shut down & Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith’s son Moosa subsequently got into a heated exchange of words with Reason the week Porches dropped saying former employee & pgLang co-founder Dave Free regrets even signing him in the first place. Understandably, he left TDE & is returning to his independent roots by telling the game I Love You Again in light of starting his own label Do More Records.

“Fly Away” is this 1 minute drumless intro tackling the theme of escapism whereas “MY Own” featuring Junii takes the trap route instrumentally talking about keeping your head up whilst treading them waters. “Stuck on Moments” featuring Kota the Friend goes for a summery vibe to the beat taking a road different from the proper trail just before “Fleece” hooks up these pianos & hi-hats showing off his young ghetto n***a status.

The soul-trap hybrid on “Not What You Think” featuring Bas crosses the halfway mark of I Love You Again nicely turning all of their demons into meanings but after the “Do More with Thoughts & Ideas” interlude, Ben Reilly joins Reason for “100” going off the top together that is until “Hol’ That” featuring Coyote & Ransom reveals to be the most fun collab here. The final song “Cross the Waters” ahead of the “I Really Do Love You Memoir” outro wraps it up with him & Hit-Boy sharing a moment on the mic together over a Supah Mario instrumental.

After the “I Still Love You Memoir” interlude, “Count It Up” gets on a soulful trap note taking happiness over money & fame while “Tears Over Rose Petals” featuring Cozz cumbersomely talks about wanting people to feel the words they’re speaking instead of simply listening. “On Site NE” hooks up a vocal sample & some finger snaps saying he needs his paper pronto & after the “Spin the Block Memoir” interlude, “I Hate You. I Love You.” dustily breaks down his love/hate relationship with the game.

Once the final bonus track “Home to Me” featuring Chris Patrick excluding the “Support Ya Ppls” outro finishes the deluxe run with a pop rap joint feeling safe around the love of their lives, I wanted to take an opportunity to discuss both “The Dead Apple” & “New York Crash” since both of them were released in the midst of Ray Vaughn & Joey Bada$$’ series of friendly competition disses. The first is a 2-parter replying to a jab Joey threw during “The Finals” & the other finds himself tempted carrying a .40 on him at all times.

Sitting in the weight of reflection, contemplation & healing, one of the industry’s most compelling young voices renowned for his gift for narrative & storytelling prowess makes his highly anticipated return as he embarks on creating his own path & proves that his star is as bright as ever now that’s independent free to drop whenever he wants as opposed to a major label holding his creativity hostage.

Score: 3.5/5

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