Experimental Rap

Baby Keem, Brent Faiyaz, Danny Brown, Frank Ocean, Jasiah, Jpeg Mafia, JuiceWRLD, Kid Cudi, Odd Future, Run The Jewels, The Internet, Travis Scott, Tyler the Creator, 6lack

Concious Rap

Ab Soul, Cordae, Chance The Rapper, Denzel Curry, Earl Sweatshirt, Hopsin, Jaden, Joey Badass, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Tierra Whack

Trap Music

Future, J.I.D., Kodak Black, Latto, Polo G, Sofaygo, Young Thug

Drill Music

Bobby Shmurda, Fivio Foreign, Lil Durk, Nardo Wick

Rage Rap

Playboi Carti, Sheck Wes, XXXTentacion

Post-Gangsta

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Asap Ferg, Asap Rocky, BIA, Coi Leray, Flo Milli, Giveon, Ice Spice, Ken Carson, Lil Uzi Vert, Logic

Pop

Big Sean, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Drake, Eminem, Foster Lancaster, Iann Dior, Jack Harlow, Kanye West, Pharrell, Post Malone, The Kid Laroi, The Weeknd / Abel Tesfaye

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Overview
Post Malone is a singer-rapper from Grapevine, Texas. His style is melodic medium-paced hip hop with a hood dialect. As far as subject matter, this album is about pain and grandeur. Nearly all of his songs are catchy and memorable, yet they're pretty consistent in quality. His melodies evoke emotion, and they're non-predictable. There are a lot of strong rap collaborations, which he doesn't need to be authentically hood but they're there if you need it.
Defining Track
"Take What You Need" is a song about being used. It's well put together and the hip hop sampling in a sung song is fairly new. Post Malone has a believable delivery, but he isn't really pushing himself on this one. It's laid back and well executed.
Final Thoughts
All three Post Malone albums are at the same level of quality. He's consistently good, but a little non-eventful. If he had some interesting or comedic punchlines or referenced some current slang he could make a more exciting album. He's always good, but if you heard his other albums, you've basically heard this one.

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