Basically you prefer prediction that relies mostly with a keyboard and a drum machine and sometimes a sampler over most complex live musical instrumentation. I get it.... I guess.
In my opinion, the production on KOD is superb. It's perfectly mixed, it's sound crisp and clear, there's multiple musical layers to include the minimalist production on the titled track, the music isn't overbearing or overshadow the vocal performance, rather it compliment and at times enhances Cole's lyrical performance, and collectively it's cohesive and not all over the place.
But that's my opinion. But too many people want to judge on beats without thoroughly LISTEN to how the music is sounding. It' more like they're conditioned to either the current wave or stuck on a more traditional hip hop sound of samples beats and kick drums. To each is own, but I am more opened to music that tries to expand and give more. Quincy Jones in a recent interview expounded on the issue he had on hip hop production stuck on a 4-count loop and not more musically adventurous and I do agree and appreciate artist that gives us more on the production side.
You just making shyt up.
