The general vibe is melancholy wrapped in a funky trap beat, and it’s synonymous with his brand of music. This album, like many of his other ones, features some of the legends of the industry, such as Nicki Minaj ('AGATS2'), Eminem and Benny Blanco ('Lace It'), The Kid LAROI ('Goodbye'), Offset ('Celebrate'), and even Fall Out Boy ('Best Friend'). The album resonates themes of survival, overcoming addictions, and coming face-to-face with fears and understanding that while they may have a hold over you, you can break free. You can hear Juice WRLD talking about his very real struggle with addiction and self-harm, and even Eminem rapping about personal stories in his feature.
The name of the album is 'The Party Never Ends 2.0', but apart from a few upbeat tracks, the general atmosphere is very un-party-like. The title may be misleading, but the lyrical rap leaves you feeling contemplative and tranquil, unexpectedly. While I do listen to a lot of rap, I am not usually someone who listens to a lot of Juice WRLD, so this was a unique experience for me. I really enjoyed the way the album actually sounds like impressionist art, and how it has very distinctive storytelling while also staying true to Juice WRLD’s style.
It’s the kind of album you would play on a late night drive with your gang when you’re sitting silently and thinking about life. I would definitely recommend all rap fans to give it a listen. In my humble opinion, it isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but it is good music with a great underlying message, and a lot of heart. I think, in some ways, it is the perfect way to say goodbye, as it’s the realest adieu any artist could bid to his fans.