‘This Is Not The Album

Yuno is such a weird case in rap, and honestly, that’s what makes him so cool. Like, he’s not out here trying to be the best rapper alive—he’s just being funny, and somehow, it works. The dude’s whole vibe is built on not taking himself seriously, but then he sneaks in moments where you’re like, “Wait… this kinda slaps?”

The production on this project is solid—sometimes even really good—and yeah, Yuno’s doing his usual goofy stuff, but there are moments where he’s actually rapping, and it sounds pretty legit. It’s kind of wild because he’s carved out this super unique space for himself. He’s not aiming for greatness in the traditional sense, but he’s still pulling in features from people like Kanye and getting shoutouts from critics like Anthony Fantano. Like, how many people can say they blew up by not trying to make “good” music?

And here’s the thing: if Yuno did want to make a serious rap album, he totally could. His voice isn’t bad at all, and he’s got the skills when he actually goes for it. Plus, his fanbase is massive at this point, so it’s not like he’d be taking a risk. But honestly, part of the charm is that he doesn’t care about fitting into the usual rap lane. He’s just out here making hilarious, fun music—and somehow, that’s taken him further than most people who are grinding to make “good” music. It’s insane.

YUNO MILES - ‘THIS IS NOT THE ALBUM

RATING - 8.8/10

FAVORITE TRACK - 2025

GENRE - Rap, Hip-Hop