homesick by sosocamo

Context

Homesick is Sosocamo’s second release of 2026, following his album, big country. This five-track EP also comes after Sosocamo is named an XXL Freshman in this year’s class.

Evan’s Side

Sosocamo works hard to create an airy atmosphere with the production on homesick. The fifth and final track, barbados, has a magnetizing beat. The song is highlighted by a mesmerizing vocal chop which is backed by synths and a strong kick drum. Sosocamo also uses a generous amount of reverb on his background vocals and adlibs throughout the tracklist, adding depth and interest. The seamless transitions from track to track is the cherry on top that creates a satisfying listen all the way through. 

Despite the alluring production, Sosocamo struggles to put much meaning into his lyrics. Although deep and thought-provoking lyrics aren’t the appeal of trap music, Soso’s lyrics often sound extremely vague. The track that is supposed to be the most vulnerable ends up feeling the most out of touch. In touch the sky, Sosocamo raps, “I told the world I was God and I still pray / I touch the sky and I still feel low / So I build a world where I’m never alone”. He touches on certain topics like deepening his faith, and his loneliness, and yet he doesn’t explore them farther than simply telling them. His problems and experiences are flattened by his shallow story telling ability.

Another detriment to this project is the length of each song. Not one song clocks in at or above two minutes, and the shortest track is only 97 seconds long. It feels like an exaggerated attempt to find a viral moment or create a trending sound for social media. The shortening of tracks also works to inflate Sosocamo’s streaming numbers, but is it worth it? Is he sacrificing the quality and memorability of his music for mass produced, hit-or-miss tracks?

Tyson’s Side

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