Cloud 9 — Bandit The Rapper Takes Us Higher - A Review by Nina Capone | In Da Streets Radio

Bandit The Rapper’s latest release, Cloud 9, feels like both a homecoming and a flight into new creative territory. With his effortless blend of hip hop and pop, Bandit takes bold risks that pay off with a vibrant, genre-fusing sound. He’s proven that evolution doesn’t mean abandoning your roots — it means expanding your reach.

“Bandit transitions into pop with ease — without ever losing the grit that made us love him.”
— Nina Capone

TRACK-BY-TRACK REVIEW

“Be My”

• Beat Production: 9

• Writing: 4

• Performance: 6

• Cohesion: 5

• Replay/Market Fit: 9
  Average Score: 6.6
  A vibey start with solid production, but the lyrics leave room for growth.

“Cloud 9”

• Beat Production: 10

• Writing: 6

• Performance: 7

• Cohesion: 10

• Replay/Market Fit: 10
  Average Score: 8.6
  An ethereal masterpiece — Bandit rides the beat like he owns the sky.

“Dance”

• Beat Production: 10

• Writing: 7

• Performance: 9

• Cohesion: 10

• Replay/Market Fit: 10
  Average Score: 9.2
  A dancefloor knockout — flawless energy and irresistible rhythm.

“Don’t Really” ft. Young Thug

• Beat Production: 9

• Writing: 9

• Performance: 9

• Cohesion: 10

• Replay/Market Fit: 9
  Average Score: 9.2
  Two heavyweights merge seamlessly — a standout collab that hits every mark.

“Feel My Void” ft. Future

• Beat Production: 6

• Writing: 7

• Performance: 6

• Cohesion: 5

• Replay/Market Fit: 5
   A moody experiment that doesn’t quite fill the space it aims to.

“Hot”

• Beat Production: 7

• Writing: 8

• Performance: 10

• Cohesion: 9

• Replay/Market Fit: 10
  Average Score: 8.8
  A certified heater — Bandit’s charisma carries this one straight to the charts.

“Love”

• Beat Production: 10

• Writing: 5

• Performance: 7

• Cohesion: 8

• Replay/Market Fit: 9
  Average Score: 7.8
  Smooth and soulful, though the pen could’ve dug a bit deeper emotionally.

“Pressure”

• Beat Production: 10

• Writing: 10

• Performance: 10

• Cohesion: 10

• Replay/Market Fit: 10
  Average Score: 10
  Pure perfection — Bandit thrives when he’s under pressure.

“Sexouall”

• Beat Production: 8

• Writing: 8

• Performance: 9

• Cohesion: 10

• Replay/Market Fit: 7
  Average Score: 8.4
  A sensual groove that blends confidence and control with finesse.

THE EVOLUTION OF BANDIT THE RAPPER

What truly sets Cloud 9 apart is its fearless fusion of old-school disco, modern pop, and hip hop edge. Bandit experiments with cross-genre textures without ever sounding forced. The transitions are smooth, and his confidence makes every track feel intentional.

He’s not just rapping — he’s curating a soundscape. Whether he’s riding a bass-heavy club beat or crooning through melodic synths, his versatility stands out. This project feels like a statement: “I can do it all — and still sound like me.”

OVERALL VERDICT

Overall Average Score: 8.3 / 10
“Cloud 9” proves that Bandit The Rapper isn’t afraid to evolve. He merges hip hop, pop, and disco into something fresh, nostalgic, and entirely his own.

“Bandit ascends with Cloud 9 — a bold, genre-bending evolution that solidifies his star power while keeping his hip hop roots alive.”
— Nina Capone, In Da Streets Radio