Conventional wisdom says Quavo is the star while Migos aficionados will shout about Takeoff being the most technically skilled.

Yet, it’s Offset’s album that inspires the most confidence.

Nonetheless, that’s Sincere Offset glaring at you on the album cover with his children photoshopped around him.

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And it is that for a little while.

Offset tries to lay himself bare over Metro Boomin’s minor keys onFather of 4’s album-opening title track.

Ghosts border these songs as R.I.P.s trail the jewelry mentions.

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The signature luxury talk is always tied to some sadness.

Ask any fan why they love Cardi and they’ll tell you the same.

But Offset often sounds drained in a way that doesn’t really invite empathy.

The Migo switches up his delivery constantly in “North Star” and manages to sound sleepy each time.

At least the other guests do a decent job at acquitting the main star.

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None of the lush instrumentals pop because its star doesn’t.

In the few times they do, you get gems like “Clout.”

But it’s unfortunate a song about clout chasers is a highlight from an album introducing a family man.