About the album "Alone at Prom" by rapper Tory Lanez: idea, tracks, inspiration

"Alone at Prom" - is the title of the Canadian rapper's sixth studio album. Tory Lanez. The record saw the light of day 10 December 2021 on the label "One Umbrella Records.". The disc includes 11 tracksSome of which have had great music videos. The first single, "Lady of Namek"released on the 15th of November. The second single is called "'87 Stingray" and is accompanied by an atmospheric video: the video for the song has already gained more than 4 million views.! What makes this disc so unique and who is Tory Lanez? Let's go through it all in order.

The source of inspiration, the meaning

The album's out 10 December 2021Alone at Prom" was a hit in just one week! Dedicated to the 80's, "Alone at Prom" quickly gained recognition from critics and listeners alike. The record was originally due for release on 1 December, but due to various circumstances the release was postponed. The main hits were the singles "Lady of Namek" и "'87 Stingray"each of which was accompanied by first-class video clips.

If you're comparing "Alone at Prom" with the rapper's previous work, the album "Daystar."we can conclude that the skill Tory Lanez has gone up a few notches! The unique retro approach is intertwined with harmoniously performed melodies and clips, which demonstrates the high level of the artist.

Sound, style

The album features a lot of dynamic beats. At the same time, the modern sound is kept in such a style that the listener is involuntarily transported to distant times. 80-е. The disc is atmospheric, yet true to its era. And with the help of space funk. Tory Lanez has achieved an amazing, ethereal groove. Each track sounds unique and magnificent, and most importantly - very lamplike.

In the tracks Tory Lanez showcases his high vocals and sultry sensuality: his sound is like something between a pop king of the era Michael Jackson and the pop king of our day The Weeknd! "Alone at Prom" impresses with a rich soundscape that exists between the frantic pop of the 80s and the feverishly R&Bdistorted in time.

Track list

First single, "Lady of Namek", released on 15 November. The song quickly became the top hit of the thematic project 80-х. It definitely sounds in the spirit of that era, as do all the other tracks we suggest you enjoy in person.

"Enchanted Waterfall"

https://youtu.be/zB5bW7brktI

"Pink Dolphin Sunset"

"Midnight's Interlude"

"The Color Violet"

"Lavender Sunflower"

"Ballad Of A Badman"

"Lady of Namek"

"Pluto's Last Comet"

"87 Stingray."

"Hurt From Mercury"

"Last Kiss Of Nebulon"

Who is Tory Lanez: a little bit about the artist

Tory Lanez - Canadian rapper, composer and music producer. Deistar Peterson (real name of the artist) became popular thanks to his mixtape "Lost Cause." and the single "Say It.". Contract with Interscope Records the guy signed in 2015, and a year later the debut album was released "I Told You". Very soon, the rapper began to appear on prestigious charts, lists and rankings, and his fanbase grew inexorably every day.

Today Peterson has six studio albums to his credit, as well as many mixtapes and singles. The artist himself describes his work as "Suevi".. This term Tory Lanez came up with it himself, and, according to him, it combines several musical directions at once, including rap and rock:

"I realise it sounds weird, but the term perfectly describes artists who are versatile - they're kind of confused, but I think they're very talented! It's just hard for them to categorise themselves into any particular genre," commented Daystar.

Conclusion

"Alone at Prom" demonstrates extreme versatility Tory Lanez as a performer. The album also shows his confidently evolving sound: Peterson effortlessly takes control of his new image and mastered it perfectly. And therein lies the highlight of Lanez's oeuvre.