Guns

"Quelle Chris examines how words, fear, and skin color are weaponized, and how one's community can dictate their relationship to firearms ... The beat-produced by Chris himself-is a direct ode to mid-'80s West Coast rap, with the kind of deep bass and dark synths on which Too Short would feel comfortable. Chris sounds just as natural here; across this album and others, he's shown that he's not only a skilled lyricist, but an expert producer who pulls from various regions and subgenres to craft a universal aesthetic untethered to a specific place or category".

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"Guns is an album made for the uncertainty of modern America, looking at the world from a kaleidoscope of viewpoints to paint a holistic picture of the chaos. Quelle doesn't waste a bar throughout, packing thought into just about everything he says. The scope of the album is impressive, but the artist responsible proves to be more than up to the task, doing his job and then some on one of 2019's heavier albums thus far".

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"The superb production deserves mention as well; largely handled by Chris himself, it balances dusty, lo-fi cool with jazzy, soulful sophistication. The album concludes with two of its most personal tunes. Grae joins in during the spirited "You, Me & Nobody Else," elevating it into an "us against the world" anthem. Finally, Chris ponders his legacy during "WYRM," observing the fact that he's still regarded as a new artist despite being in the game for nearly two decades. Hopefully the powerful Guns will prove to be Chris' breakthrough, since it's easily his best, most enjoyable work".

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