Brent Faiyaz Cites Drake, Alicia Keys as Inspirations; Confesses Even He Has a Hard Time Listening to His Own ‘Wasteland’ Album
variety.comAlex Gonzalez On his second album, “Wasteland” — which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, on the strength of 107 million on-demand streams, or 81,000 units in stream equivalent albums — Brent Faiyaz leans into his own dichotomy.
He plays the charming romantic, as well as the toxic villain, embracing two of the labels that have been attributed to him over the years.
It’s all part of a larger, nuanced story that envelops one of the buzziest albums of the year.And it’s no wonder people are talking about “Wasteland.” The album’s theme of darkness takes the listener through tumultuous relationships, the grind of life on the road and implied death by suicide.
Many hail its cinematic cohesion; some have criticized its length and the inclusion of skits, but people are listening — and talking about it.
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