The debut album by Rina Sawayama, SAWAYAMA, is triumphant covering topics about family and heritage. In the opening track “Dynasty,” she states “The pain my vein is hereditary.” She also criticizes and tackles capitalism in “XS”, a song sang in a sarcastic tone singing about wanting more and more. “STFU!” is a song about racism and the microagressions she has witnessed in her life. Sawayama perfectly blends early 00s pop with R&B and elements of nu-metal to create a debut album that surely has at least one song for everyone.
☆ Rating: 8.5/10 ☆
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