Gunna – “The Last Wun” review

College Park, Georgia rapper Gunna releasing his 5th studio LP. Beginning over a decade ago off his debut mixtape Hard Body, he would eventually catch the attention of local phenomenon Young Thug just 3 years later & would go on to sign to his 300 Entertainment imprint YSL Records. However it wasn’t until the release of his debut EP Drip or Drown & his 4th mixtape Drip Season 3 in late 2017 & early 2018 respectively where Gunna’s profile increased significantly. Drip or Drown 2 though was a mediocre full-length debut & W.U.N.N.A. (Wealthy Unapologetic N***a Naturally Authentic) wound up being one of the best trap albums of 2020, but the 4th & final installment of the Drip Season mixtape series aged like milk. A Gift & A Curse and One of Wun were both mediocre in their own ways & The Last Wun looks to officially complete his YSL/300 deal.

“many nights” was a derivative trap intro with a chill guitar melody talking about letting his hoe count up his racks millions of times whereas the cloudy “let that sink in” produced by Turbo explains that your shit doesn’t bend or break when you’ve built everything off faith. “just say dat” talks about singles becoming outdated with the continuously adapting state of the music industry leading into the half-baked pop rap joint “gp”.

NASH of Internet Money Records’ instrumental on “sakpase” stood out to me staying connected to the checks with pounds of cake leading into “at my purest” featuring Offset saving the best of 5 collaborations for the very beginning talking about their influence being valuable. “biting my game” accompanied by an acoustic trap instrumental vents over other artists jackin’ his style when nobody post-2022 has really done so while “prototype” responds to Thug tweeting for him to stop actin’ like they’re friends online.

“w.g.f.t. (we gettin’ fucked tonight)” featuring Burna Boy finds the pair uniting for a moody pop rap song breaking down sexual themes once again as does “forever be mine” featuring Wizkid, except both of them are talking about being one of a kind compared to the ex-boyfriends of the women they’re currently seeing. “again” works on some pianos & hi-hats expressing his desire to make love again while “endless” tries to insert himself into the “GOAT” convo when his post-prison material has been mid.

Nechie links up with Gunna for “i can’t feel my face”, which makes me appreciate “ADDYS” more comparison from the beat to the performances of both artists while “podcast” gets the 2nd half of The Last Wun going by talking about getting back up on his feet again after being down bad. “club house” simultaneously likens his bank account to a goldmine & wanting to be paid in full while “Satisfaction” featuring Asake ironically doesn’t feel very satisfying musically.

“fuck witcha boy” goes for a smoother trap vibe instrumentally talking about wanting to take a helicopter so he can fly out to Punta Cana while the generically atmospheric “on me” suggests that men shouldn’t be trusted, willing to take it a step further & putting it all on himself. “rare occasion” brings some refreshing synthesizers into the fold referencing the greatest QB of all-time & 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady while “made for this shit” talks about the days when he used to pray to reach the heights he has.

Meanwhile on “c.f.w.m. (can’t fuck with me)”, we have Gunna over a country trap hybrid flexing that he’s untouchable when his last couple duds & his falling out with Young Thug both proving otherwise while “what they thinking” tries to figure out what the bitches around him want & what other guys around him are thinking. “showed ‘em” kinda gives me deja vu of “Do Better” except it’s not as profound, except the amount of money he has doesn’t change him snitching.

“won’t stop” addresses the whole Alford plea situation from his perspective promising not to stop making music while “him all along” talks about steadily chasing his goals & staying strong with all the motions he’s been going through. “Got Damn” didn’t even make the final cut, but I’m glad it wasn’t included because it wasn’t even that memorable of a trap/pop rap single.

8 months ago when Lil Baby got divisive feedback for W.H.A.M. (Who Hard as Me?), I didn’t have any hopes left of The Last Wun outdoing that or It’s Only Me since the production department of Gunna’s music has been gradually declining in the last 26 months other than Turbo. And whatever’s next for him following the YSL deal ending, it’s difficult to tell whether or not he’ll make anything of Drip Season 3 or W.U.N.N.A. (Wealthy Unapologetic N***a Naturally Authentic)’s bar of quality ever again.

Score: 2/5

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9 Vicious – “For Nothing” review

Atlanta, Georgia rapper 9 Vicious celebrating the 4th of July with his 3rd LP. Breaking out last summer off his debut single “U Fancy”, he would go on to further introduce himself on B4SA & the debut album Studio Addict helped him gain more exposure to the point where Young Thug signed him to YSL Records after B4TM dropped & Tumblr Music wasn’t that bad of a debut for the label other than “Clout Demons”. A little over a month has passed since B4FN became his most beloved EP & he’s familiarizing himself with new fans on For Nothing.

“Can’t Tell Me Nothing” produced by 406ahmad starts by suggesting that people only hate him because they’re broke when in really because of the “Clout Demons” controversy whereas “Takin’ Swag” talks about being the father of swag likening everyone else being his children. “New Means” responds to the people wanting to go back to that Studio Addict style by saying he’s evolving prior to “Co-sign” with R8 & Patrick Garza talking about not needing anyone else’s approval.

The bar referring to Marilyn Manson at the start of an underwritten verse on “Valley” is odd timing as a fan of his Triptych because of his horrid Falling in Reverse collaboration “God’s a Weapon”, but then “Moshpit” makes up for it with a pretty solid rage track to get the pits going. “Internet Gangsta” produced by BenjiCold has possibly my least favorite hook on the album implying he’ll cheat on his girl if she pisses him off while “Face” opens up regarding his lifestyle of wealth & sex visiting 渋谷、東京、日本.

“Chaos” gets the 2nd half of For Nothing started with a 2-parter from Jwade taking “Die Young” over “Thumb in the Ass” without hesitation while “Mobb Deep” has very little to do with the influential east coast duo & more so feeling like a clown with Rick Owens shoes on in the snake-pit. “Hurt Sum” speaks of the changes in life since Tumblr Music this spring & being on the phone with Lil Uzi Vert while “Slatt Gospel” hopes that he doesn’t die young even if he’s not afraid of it.

Nosaint of Vanguard Music Group links up with 9 on my personal favorite song here “Pretty” talking about being a money getter not giving a fuck about shit while “DBZ” references the timeless ドラゴンボールZ created by the late 鳥山明 during the hook chillin’ in New York. The song “So Many Tears” goes on to diss Uzi claiming they fell off officially after Eternal Atake 2 although I can’t really argue against it because it did suck & “The End” finishes with another cut split in 2 halves: “Cardigan” & “WhiteHo”.

Mass Appeal Records had good reason to threaten legal action against YSL due to the original artwork biting The Big Picture (1974-1999) since they got a posthumous Big L offering Harlem’s Finest: Rise of the Forgotten King as part of their ongoing Legend Has It series, which is a good thing because it makes me greatly appreciate For Nothing than that initial cover art & lemme make it clear that my opinions on 9 Vicious’ output much like Autumn!’s doesn’t have ANYTHING to do with either one of them as people & mainly the quality within their music itself. Now that that’s out the way, expanding on the cloudy rage-inducing trap sound of it’s prelude EP days following the announcement of a collab on the upcoming deluxe version of Kevin Abstract’s new album blush.

Score: 4/5

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1300SAINT – “4” review

Atlanta, Georgia recording artist 1300SAINT dropping his 2nd EP only 48 hours in preparation for 9 Vicious’ upcoming 3rd album For Nothing. Known for staying out of the box with a versatile sound & style drawing in listeners from all walks of life painting pictures of all colors & shapes to create a true experience for his audience, the heavy 808 based instrumentals he lays his smooth vocals over on his full-length debut Noir makes you feel every song a little more than usual & lead to Young Thug signing him to YSL not too long after he came home last Halloween. All Hail marked his debut for the label & Saint Season a couple months later was a tight homage to his mentor, delivering a 4 pack coinciding the announcement of Saint having a verse on UY SCUTI.

“Charli XCX” opens the EP by giving a nod to the new Hardrock album Slimyfella even if I felt that it was more average compared to some of his previous stuff while “Life Jacket” talks about possibly drowning in the pussy & having a lot of clientele. “Pay for It” produced by 406ahmad & PROJECT4PLAY could’ve had a longer verse although the bar at the end “Hopped in the double R & I call KanKan” was fire, but “Foreign Shit” featuring Yung Kayo & 9 Vicious finishes with the trio talking about their desire for foreign materials.

Only a couple EPs & an LP under his belt within 9 months of being under Thug’s wing 1300 shuts down those feeling like he’s fallen off by putting out mid all year by cooking up a couple dope trap songs where he’s by himself & then a couple collaborations with the very person YSL signed after him where a labelmate who’s been around since the beginning of this current decade joins them to reflect their respective eras coming together. Looking to be an interesting summer for the Young Stoner Life crew.

Score: 3.5/5

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9 Vicious – “B4FN” review

The newest YSL Records signee 9 Vicious coming straight outta Atlanta, Georgia preluding his upcoming 3rd album For Nothing with a new EP. Breaking out last summer off his debut single “U Fancy”, he would go on to further introduce himself on B4SA & the debut album Studio Addict helped him gain more exposure to the point where Young Thug signed him to YSL after B4TM dropped & Tumblr Music wasn’t that bad of a debut for the label other than “Clout Demons”. Over a couple months later, B4FN gives a taste of what the LP’s gonna be.

“So For Nothing” was a delicate trap intro produced by 406ahmad looking back on when he was suicidal during his college days & having to read the Bible after putting his trust in God whereas “I Miss You” cloudily talks about missing his ex. “Movin’ On” works in a plugg instrumental finding himself not looking back on his previous flings while “Fuck Yo Gang” with Patrick Garza talks about these opposing “gangs” ain’t being shit. “Me N Slime” flexes that he & the whole squad stay stealing hoes until “A Song” finishes with a 2-parter asking why his partner’s love is this crazy.

Putting the “Clout Demons” controversy aside, 9 Vicious’ popularity in the trap underground has grown enough to the point where he & Opium’s newest signing ApolloRed1 are putting out a collab tape soon called YVLFN. But if For Nothing is gonna sound anything remotely like B4FN, it could really reach or surpass Studio Addict in his discography. What he delivers here is a mix of that debut & The Life of Pablo.

Score: 4/5

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1300SAINT – “Saint Season” review

This is a brand new EP albeit YSL Records sophomore effort from Atlanta, Georgia up-&-comer 1300SAINT. Known for staying out of the box with a versatile sound & style drawing in listeners from all walks of life painting pictures of all colors & shapes to create a true experience for his audience, the heavy 808 based instrumentals he lays his smooth vocals over on his debut album Noir makes you feel every song a little more than usual & lead to Young Thug signing him to YSL not too long after he came home last Halloween. He made his YSL debut a couple months ago with All Hail & isn’t slowing down anytime soon by now ringing in Saint Season.

“Red Robin” kicks it all off with this trap intro talking about decapitating anyone who be playing with his team whereas “In Trouble” chaotically goes at the throats of the liable over a PROJECT4PLAY & Rafmade instrumental. “Shogun” boasts that he’s mastered his levels of swag while “Seeumsayin” talks about it not getting any bigger than this. “Blakk Trukk” flexes his status as a star stemming from Day 1 & “Southside Forever” produced by London on da Track ends by showing love to his city.

For an EP, I’m still impressed with what Saint Season was capable of delivering & reinforces 1300SAINT’s rising status in trap music almost 4 weeks after 9 Vicious made his YSL debut Tumblr Music to more mixed-to-negative reception than All Hail received. A homage to SLIME S3ASON obviously, he continues to push himself artistically by carrying over everything that made his sophomore effort from a couple months ago the most beloved entry on his catalog.

Score: 3.5/5

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9 Vicious – “Tumblr Music” review

This is the sophomore effort & YSL Records debut from Atlanta, Georgia up-&-comer 9 Vicious. Breaking out last summer off his debut single “U Fancy”, he would go on to further introduce himself on B4SA & the debut album Studio Addict helped him gain more exposure to the point where Young Thug signed him to YSL after B4TM dropped. Couple months later, he’s joining 1300SAINT as 1 of the 2 newest signees for the label by putting out Tumblr Music ahead of the latter 1300’s upcoming project albeit his 2nd under the YSL banner Saint Season next month on the 25th.

The way “Why Can’t There Be Love?” by Dee Edwards gets sampled by 406ahmad on “Margiela Steppin’” talking about playing this shit like it’s a 2K game whereas “Makaveli” goes for more of an eerie trap direction instrumentally thanks to Patrick Garza further homaging 2Pac like he did with the album cover. “Clout Demons” easily sticks out as the worst track with the “I know I fucked up, I admit I was horny” line appallingly admitting that he slept with a minor prior to “SP5DER” representing his uncle’s clothing brand to the fullest.

“Twitter & Instagram” named after the social media apps owned by Tesla CEO, SpaceX founder, Neuralink founder & Nazi Elon Musk and Facebook founder & Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg respectively cloudily boasts with Jwade to get on some new shit daily just before “Anti You” talks about growing up without guidance. “Mad Rappers” finds him pissing off his competition leading into “Hit ‘Em Up” clearly giving more flowers to Pac.

Starting the final leg of Tumblr Music, the song “Beastmode” turns up the bass so he can break down the way he livin’ on Cleveland Avenue while “Again” promotes his set at Lyrical Lemonade’s upcoming 7th annual Summer Smash festival. The self-produced “Take Me Down” has possibly my favorite beat on the whole LP thinking about the craziness that he’s experienced in his life so far.

No denying from me that Studio Addict & B4TM both have their highlights like “The Truth” or “R.I.P Keed”, but I’d argue that Tumblr Music falls behind All Hail as a decent example of YSL bringing exciting new artists onto their roster now that Thug finally came home last Halloween. It’s the best he’s sounded production-wise & he holds it down by himself like he did 3 months ago other than some questionable lines occasionally coming up.

Score: 3/5

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1300SAINT – “All Hail” review

1300SAINT is an Atlanta, Georgia up-&-comer known for staying out of the box with a versatile sound & style drawing in listeners from all walks of life painting pictures of all colors & shapes to create a true experience for his audience. The heavy 808 based instrumentals he lays his smooth vocals over on his debut album Noir makes you feel every song a little more than usual, catching Young Thug’s attention & signing him to YSL Records after coming home last Halloween for 1300SAINT’s official sophomore effort.

“Never Them” starts with a trap instrumental working in some sampling talking about this not being a homecoming whatsoever from his perspective whereas “Venom” talks about him chilling with the snakes in the pit now that he has a label deal. “I See Red” gives a glimpse of what’s in his cup & not wanting problems with him, but then “Out Bad” produced by Jwade fuses trap & rock reflecting on being at his lowest when he was 18 compared to his current status.

Meanwhile on “LCKY NMBR 7”, we have 1300SAINT over this cloudy trap instrumental reflecting on the days when he was playing on the block as if it was Tetris just before “Everything Slatt” produced by PROJECT4PLAY really represents YSL to the fullest on here & he more than deserves it. “Life of a Don” blends an atmospheric trap backdrop with a guitar showing off what it’s like to be a Don & after the Young Thug interlude, the sample-based “Safe & Sound” suggests he & a romantic interest lay back some time.

“Gallery” calls out those who taught them the way they should be moving for not giving him credit for it while “BTTR & BTTR” talks about his evolution. “Cayenne” has these crazy synthesizers throughout observing the dog eat dog world for what it is while “Sunsex” melodically shows a sensual side to him. “The World is Yours” wraps it up with him getting everything he asked for.

It’s no secret YSL Records was in a rough patch for almost 3 years because of everything that went on & they really needed to bring someone on board who fits in with the rest of the roster keeping up with the modern trap sounds. 1300SAINT was the right person they could choose. As far as production goes, it’s a cut above his previous material & he holds the fort with no guests for 37 minutes.

Score: 3.5/5

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Yung Kayo – “Holy Grails +++” review

Washington, D.C. rapper, songwriter & model Yung Kayo celebrating his 21st birthday by putting out his debut mixtape ahead of his sophomore effort D.F.T.K. 2 (Down For The Kount 2). His first 3 EPs + + + as well as – – – & Sweet 16 in 2019 would catch the attention of Young Thug, who signed Kayo to YSL Records at the beginning of the following year. Work in Progress came out the following summer preluding his debut album D.F.T.K. (Down For The Kount), the latter of which would become a standout in the rage scene. 19 was a cool celebration of his 19th birthday & exactly 2 years later, some Holy Grails are being dug up.

“rockstar” gets the tape going with this averagely intoxicating trap intro that longtime collaborator Warpstr laced rapping about going too hard these days whereas “flex” produced by Pi’erre Bourne stands out as a favorite of mine in the tracklist from the cloudy instrumental to the boastful lyrics getting a bag. “taycan key” takes a bombastic approach to the beat explaining that he wants to know what’s too see leading into “jedi” hopping over synths & hi-hats to get in your mind.

As for “tony hawk”, we have Kayo talking about his whip being jurassic in addition to skating on bitches in the same vein as the greatest skateboarder of all-time whom this track is named after while “in my room” gives off a bit of an experimental trap vibe instrumentally admitting that he can’t control himself feeling like he’s on the verge of going insane. “generous” hooks up these prominent sirens talking more than Ellen DeGeneres, but then “robin hood” gets back on an ethereal trap vibe talking about protecting your heart.

“heads or tails” brings some rage-inducing undertones throughout clarifying that he has 2 personalities as if he’s YNW Melly just before “run that” talks about coming from rags to riches denying a comeback. “hellofaman” samples “Flowers” by PinkPantheress flexing that he got a sure bitch although the money talks while “bye” was an enjoyable trap single talking about seeing what he wants at the store & buying it eventually.

Another favorite has to be “cold” whether it be Maaly Raw cooking up one of the best beats on the entire tape or Kayo bragging that he jumps in the snow with a Moncler coat on since he’s that cold while “psych out” goes for an appropriately chaotic trap atmosphere wanting to know what these muhfuckas gon’ do when the lights go out. The synth-based “energy” talks about time being the only thing stopping him wanting to know why people are copying his swag & “all in” rounds it all out optimistic that all is right.

“fujiwara hiroshi” starts the deluxe run of the tape heading for a pluggier direction hoping that he don’t leave with anyone tonight while “prada shirt” has a bit of a Whole Lotta Red-era Playboi Carti bite to it with this distorted rage instrumental talking about the suit being linen. “come in” featuring A1 finds them on an experimental trap tip coming from nothing & having to run in while the hypertrap joint “sight” warns that he got a 30 round on his right side. The final bonus track “coma” ends with him playfully whippin’ the bands

Yung Kayo basically compiled all of his most anticipated snippets that’ve surfaced online ever since he initially signed to YSL almost 5 years ago & give them an official release is actually a really smart move that feels reminiscent to the Grails EP that Pi’erre gave us a year & a half ago ahead of Made in Paris whenever it finally comes. However, I’d say Grails is a more consistent listen than Holy Grails & that it’s a minor step down from D.F.T.K. (Down For The Kount). You still get the trap/rage sounds that made his debut exciting except it’s a bit of a mixed bag with slightly more hits than misses.

Score: 3/5

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Strick – “All Time High” review

Atlanta, Georgia rapper & songwriter Strick releasing his sophomore full-length studio LP after a few delays. Following his debut mixtape Risk=Reward & it’s sequel, this resulted in Young Thug signing him to YSL Records putting out 3 more tapes as well as the debut album Strick Land & more recently the 2Late 2Apologize. 21 months later, he’s at an All Time High regardless of YSL’s ongoing R.I.C.O. case & is ready to share it with the world as fall’s getting ready to start in 3 weeks or so.

The synth-driven “Chess Not Checkers” starts by singing about living like a star ever since signing to YSL whereas “Kisses Make Sure” featuring James Blake & Young Thug gives off an acoustic trap/pop rap vibe so the trio can tackle the themes of love. “Neat Freak” keeps the mellow trap production rolling flexing his current status while the cloudy “Cr@sh” featuring Travis Scott recalls the previous night where shit got too crazy.

“Lacrosse” moves on from there with 110 second trap cut talking about always keeping a stick on him just before “Nightcrawler” hooks up a stripped-back loop & hi-hats getting boastful lyrically. “Recipe for Love” featuring Future has a syrupy flare to the beat calling out their partners for doing them bad, but then “Party @ 4am” moodily talks about turning up in the early hours of the morning.

Meanwhile on “Fighter Jet”, we have Strick over another acoustic trap hybrid beating the odds letting y’all see for yourselves the way he’s living now leading into “Complete You” starting the 2nd leg of the album on the melodic pop rap tip. “On Your Line” intoxicatingly keeps the subject of romance in mind while “Come Alive” featuring 6LACK fuses trap, pop rap & R&B talking about their partners being enlivened during sex.

“Higher Living” serves as this lavish ode to living better while “Vase” produced by ATL Jacob atmospherically tells everyone listening to not let the fast life change you whatsoever. “Voice & Laugh” samples soul music throwing hi-hats into the equation learning a lot about loyalty & missing his ex while “ILY.” hops over a crooning beat talking women & people stealing his style.

Nearing the conclusion of the LP, the penultimate track “Slurricane” goes off-the-top for little over a minute telling his new bitch that he can get her in the mood & he isn’t anything like her previous man in any way shape or form while “Point Proven” ends the album talking about being a rockstar over a horn-laced trap beat.

YSL’s output in last year or so has been extremely hit or miss & I actually happened to enjoy All Time High more than Gunna’s last 2 post-incarceration efforts A Gift & A Curse and One of Wun combined. Mainly because it’s produced better, the guest-list is stronger than Strick Land almost 3 years ago & Strick himself lets everyone know where he’s at in his life currently.

Score: 3.5/5

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Gunna – “One of Wun” review

College Park, Georgia rapper Gunna is back with the 4th studio LP in his discography. Beginning back in 2013 off his debut mixtape Hard Body. He would eventually catch the attention of local phenomenon Young Thug just 3 years later & would go on to sign to his 300 Entertainment imprint YSL Records. However it wasn’t until the release of his debut EP Drip or Drown & his 4th mixtape Drip Season 3 in late 2017 & early 2018 respectively where Gunna’s profile increased significantly. Drip or Drown 2 though was a mediocre full-length debut & W.U.N.N.A. (Wealthy Unapologetic N***a Naturally Authentic) wound up being one of the best trap albums of 2020, but the 4th & final installment of the Drip Season mixtape series aged like milk. Last summer’s A Gift & A Curse was a tad bit better, so I’m hoping that One of Wun would be his best since the sophomore effort.

“collage” gets us started with a cloudy trap opener refusing to stop floating like a ghost whenever he’s in the whip whereas the title track keeps things atmospheric talking about how they all wanted him to lose. “neck on a yacht” has to be one of my favorites on One of Wun from the Turbo instrumental to the braggadocio itself & “whatsap (wassam)” was the best single going for an orchestral trap flare to the beat talking about things getting pushed back even though shit changed.

Meanwhile on “hakuna matata”, we have Gunna psychedelically talking about coming from the bottom & that he’s worth $1M just before “prada dem” featuring Offset links the pair together with some trillwave undertones showing off their swag. “treesh” brings a colorful tone instrumentally describing bad bitches, but then “on one tonight” hooks up a calming backdrop with hi-hats from Nash of Internet Money Records talking about people hating on him for way too long.

“back in the a” kinda has this summery trap tone throughout the beat to discuss returning home while the heavenly “trio” talks about being able to go for 3 referencing the multinational automotive & clean energy company Tesla along with it’s CEO Elon Musk, who bought Twitter couple years ago. To begin the 2nd half of the LP, the cloudy trap flavored “still prevail” assures that he will always remain undefeated & on top while the otherworldly “blackjack” likens the game of life to a gamble & assuring everyone listening that money doesn’t make you legitimate.

Normani pops up for “$$$” mixing pop rap, trap & R&B talking about having the paper on their minds while “clear my rain” overall has a significantly more smoother vibe to it asking his lover if she can be his sunshine. “conscience” clashes some synths & hi-hats together interestingly reassuring everyone that he absolutely did not flip on Thug while “the time” dreamily gets confessional on the lyrical side of things.

“let it breathe” featuring Roddy Rich exuberantly talks about both of them applying pressure the hard way while “life’s changing” cloudily gets on some grown man shit subject-wise. “today i did good” spaciously tells everyone listening right now to open their 3rd eyes so they can see the clearer picture that is until “time reveals, be careful what you wish for” ends on a 2-parter by saying you should be thanking God & your loved ones.

Business is Business always stood out to me more than A Gift & A Curse since Business is Business was the closest thing that we’re gonna get to a Metro Thuggin’ album for right now, but I’ll even take it over One of Wun because what we have from him is another mediocre trap album with some pop rap elements thrown in. I maintain that Lil Baby doesn’t have a project better than Drip Season 3 or W.U.N.N.A. (Wealthy Unapologetic N***a Naturally Authentic), it just sucks that the 3 projects Gunna has given is in the last 2 years has been mid due to the production quality downgrading.

Score: 2/5

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