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Rising Atlanta rapper Ken Carson drops his hotly anticipated major-label debut album, X via Opium/Interscope Records. Equal parts enigmatic and prolific, Carson represents a shift in melodic rap. On the 20-track opus, the 21-year-old continues to carve out his own space in the rager lane, showcasing more versatility than ever before while honing the signature sound that propelled him to prominence.

Carson's artistic growth is on full display across the album, especially on highlights like "New," anchored by his silky vocals gliding over glitchy beats. Other tracks such as "Freestyle 1" and "Freestyle 2" showcase Carson's melodic flow, demonstrating a balance of cadence control and lyrical mastery, while "Gems" strikes a harmonious balance between melodic crooning and iron-cut bars. He also exudes confidence and poise on "Murda Musik," "Nobody," and the emotional single "The End" – delivering distorted earworms that are simultaneously catchy and affecting.

With X, Carson shows he's continuing to level up, refusing to be put in a box, and trusting his voice more than ever before.