Black people do not got no money for kink, Ari! Like, dumb it down sis — why you still thinking about my deep strokes when I ain’t got no scars? This is not an exhibition, ma’am. Chill with the canvas talk.
That said… ain’t a soul breathing who wouldn’t happily settle for the vocals on this album. Vacancy might have some empty spaces, but Ari’s voice damn sure ain’t one of them.
“24 Seconds” is the perfect example of the album’s highs and lows. The second half is straight therapy — “everybody needs somebody by their side” hits different. But that first half? It’s giving repeat Ari career mode. Like she tryna cosplay Pop again. The song starts off like a bland Netflix intro, then suddenly turns into an action-packed thriller with no plot. Why the early commercials though? Pick a lane!
Song Quality Highlights:
• Soft Girl Era – This the one. Ari fully in her spoiled, feminine, “treat me like a princess” bag and I’m seated. It’s like she’s channeling that post-breakup glow-up where you decide life’s too short not to demand the soft life: plush robes, spa days, and a man who knows how to pamper without the drama. The production is buttery smooth with those layered harmonies that make you feel like you’re floating on a cloud of self-care vibes. It’s the track you play when you’re manifesting that upgrade from situationship to queen treatment. If Shea Butter Baby was her introduction to sensuality, this is the evolved version where she’s unapologetically demanding softness in a hard world. Replay value? Infinite
• Company (with Buju Banton) – Cultural reset. That reggae-R&B fusion is nasty (in the best way). Instant classic.
• Vacancy – Smooth, seductive, and the perfect title track. She really singing about wanting somebody to move in and fill the space.
Final Verdict: 7.5/10.
Vocals are a solid 10, the vibes are expensive, but some tracks feel a little too artsy or repetitive for the culture. Ari don’t miss when she really sings.
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