:sips truth tea:

Juice is a ‘meh’ song — a one note retro number that’s cute at best. When you hear the glory, versatility and sass that was ‘Coconut Oil’ it makes you wonder why she went for this old school sound that anyone could make? For her major debut?

Xcuse Me, Phone, Good as Hell, and Worship are songs only Lizzo could make. This record here, Juicy (and most of the song on it), I could hear from Angie Stone, Ledisi, Jill Scott, Leela Jame, etc. that’s why it doesn’t get much recognition even for her Atlantic debut single. I work at radio and few of us on the circuit enjoy playing it. She’s not serving much of anything in it, but we’ll spin it once or twice to support Lizzo.

This MTV performance show what is spirited and unique about Lizzo, the record itself does not.

Don’t believe me? Close your eyes and press play on that performance again. Meh.