Matt Ox looks like a kid on the cusp of a growth spurt who stars in modern Nickelodeon sitcoms. His well-documented journey to stardom proves that he’s lived a cozy life, so the fact that his music portrays the exact opposite captivates a certain sect of rap fandom. His dark trap music is at odds with his appearance and age, so it’s risque in a way that hipsters refraining from drinking Starbucks is. His new album, , relies on the listener being familiar with who he is and what he represents to find the novelty within it. Strip away the cringe threats and drip talk and what’s left is a glorified beat tape that indicates that, artistically, Matt Ox has a ways to go to discover his sound, and, more importantly, what he really has to say.