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2 Mello - This Year I Lose My Mind
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2 Mello - This Year I Lose My Mind

By Le Stagiaire·

Points At Head, Cmon, and Dream Smooth: a sonic architecture signed by 2 Mello where every track validates the mixing's coherence and transforms technical anxieties into unifying strength. Released on August 9, 2022 via self-release (Not On Label), This Year I Lose My Mind is a collection of songs designed to combat the worries that hinder self-expression—particularly those regarding technical skills, voice, style, authenticity, and the economic viability of music in 2022. The album fits into the Breakbeat and Drum and Bass genres, a stylistic orientation consistent with the theme of overcoming technical fears without relying on existing franchises or popular inspirations.

Points At Head: the introductory pillar that lays the groundwork for an entirely self-produced creation

The record opens with Points At Head, a track that serves as the foundation for this sonic architecture signed by 2 Mello. This piece immediately validates the mixing's coherence, performed by the artist himself, confirming his central role in crafting an atmosphere where technical anxieties are integrated into the project rather than rejected. Production and mixing were handled solely by 2 Mello, with no external producers or documented collaborators involved on this specific track.

Cmon: the thematic exploration where 2 Mello's voice confirms mastery of the Breakbeat and Drum and Bass style

This track continues the artistic journey of 2 Mello, further exploring themes related to self-expression and technical anxieties. It illustrates the stylistic consistency of the album within the Breakbeat and Drum and Bass genres while maintaining an independent approach without affiliation to external pop franchises or influences.

Dream Smooth: the flagship track that solidifies a production architecture handled entirely by 2 Mello

Dream Smooth reinforces the coherence of the whole, confirming that production and mixing were done in-house for every song on the album. This track thus consolidates the image of a project where technical anxieties are transformed into unifying strength through total mastery of the creative process.

Discography review: a lasting reference in the independent music landscape

This Year I Lose My Mind establishes itself as a lasting reference in the musical landscape, ranking #1942 among the best albums of 2022 on Rate Your Music. The album is a collection of songs designed to combat anxieties that hinder self-expression—particularly those regarding technical skills, voice, style, authenticity, and the economic viability of music in 2022—all without associating with existing franchises or popular inspirations. Production and mixing were handled by 2 Mello himself for every track on the album, confirming his central role in creating an atmosphere where technical anxieties are integrated into the project rather than rejected.

🎬 The album's music videos

7 clips · continuous playback

Tracks

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🔥 The tracks that are blowing up

Hip-Hop/R&B ranking · week of 12/10/2026

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  5. 5Janice STFU— Drake
  6. 6Dead Fresh— Lil Baby
  7. 7Classic— Drake
  8. 8What You Need— Tems
  9. 9Cinderella— Mac Miller Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
  10. 10So Good— Jhene Aiko Featuring Kendrick Lamar

Review published on 20/08/2026 · Reviews

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