California rapper Baby Keem released his debut studio album “The Melodic Blue” earlier this month. The album features many other rappers including his cousin, Kendrick Lamar. The album received praise from many, including Rolling Stone who said Keem is “sharp, focused and easy to like.” After hearing this appraisal, I gave the album a listen for myself. It is safe to say that the album lived up to my expectations. From the upbeat and aggressive tempo of “Trademark USA” to the more chill beat of “16” this album; this production checked all the boxes for me. Keem does a great job of combining lyrics with his unique voice to produce quality music song after song. I have listened to the album many times now, and I plan on listening to it frequently in the future as well.