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Class of 95
Class of 95
Studio album by Dom Kennedy
Released	October 11, 2024
Genre	West Coast hip-hop
Length	62:52
Label	The Other People's Money Company
Producer	Polyseter the Saint; TROY NōKA; Tre Fresh; Al B Smoov; Big Duke;
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Comment: Passing mentions in articles do not meet the guidelines for significant coverage; this article still requires more sources before it can be published. More reviews would work great. Beachweak (talk) 12:44, 23 December 2024 (UTC)

Comment: At present, you have one source that establishes notability, which is what we use to determine which articles should be on Wikipedia. To establish notability, the source needs to be reliable and independent, and have significant coverage of the subject. The RapReviews source does that. Can you find 1-2 more reviews? Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 02:06, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Class of 95 is the tenth studio album by American rapper Dom Kennedy, released on October 11, 2024, by The Other People's Money Company.^[1] The album's features include Troy NōKA, Polyester the Saint, Niko G4, Talk2Strangers, Indica, and Allyn.^[1]

Music

Steve Juon of RapReviews observed while reviewing Class of 95 that Dom Kennedy took influence from the sound and style of mid-1990s hip-hop.^[2] The production, handled by contributors such as Tre Fresh, Big Duke, and Polyester the Saint, blends soulful melodies with a laid-back rhythm, creating a cohesive sound throughout the album.^[2] Juon notes that the hour-long runtime and lack of excessive guest features highlight Dom Kennedy's presence as the focal point of the record.^[2]

Lyrics and themes

Steve Juon describes Dom Kennedy's lyricism on Class of 95 as straightforward and impactful, focusing on storytelling, confidence, and personal reflection.^[2] Tracks like "Gallery" and "Promise" explore themes of resilience, self-worth, and relationships, with Kennedy using a conversational tone to connect with listeners.^[2] Juon also notes that Kennedy is "not a singer, crooner, or an AutoTuner", and while it may seem strange to call a rapper who simply raps "old school", he finds Kennedy's approach "delightfully old school" on tracks like the Tre Fresh-produced "Promise".^[2] Juon also observes that Kennedy's "vocal pitch ranges between Kendrick Lamar and Suga Free", highlighting a laid-back yet confident attitude and noting that his words can be "surprisingly uplifting".^[2] The album also reflects Kennedy's connection to his roots in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, and his independent music career.^[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
RapReviews	8.5/10^[2]

Steve Juon of RapReviews gave Class of 95 a positive review, describing it as "an incredibly solid hour of music".^[2] Juon acknowledges that calling an album Class of 95 "builds up expectations going in", due to the many classic hip-hop albums from 1995 that the title references.^[2] While he stops short of declaring that the album is better to those classics, he expresses that it is "worthy of the peers its title references" and can "go in rotation with them and not be automatically skipped".^[2] Juon concluded in his review: "Mr. Hunn is exactly what I want—a rapper who is good at rapping and has something to say when he raps."^[2] In a review of recent releases that included Class of 95, Aaron Williams of Uproxx described Dom Kennedy as "doing a West LA version of what Currensy does".^[3] He noted that "It may not be for everybody, but it's definitely for us, especially as long as the sun is shining in Southern California."^[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Dominic Hunn except where noted.

*Class of 95* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Rich Kids"		Polyester the Saint	2:30
2.	"Leanin"		Polyester the Saint	3:12
3.	"Legendary"		Tre Fresh	3:30
4.	"Casablanca" (featuring TROY NōKA and Polyester the Saint)	Hunn TROY NōKA Polyester the Saint	TROY NōKA and Polyester the Saint	3:22
5.	"Slauson Phil"		Al B Smoov	3:11
6.	"Nowornever" (featuring TROY NōKA)	Hunn TROY NōKA	Polyester the Saint	3:09
7.	"Attention" (featuring Allyn)	Hunn Allyn	Polyester the Saint	4:22
8.	"Baby James Intermission"		Polyester the Saint	3:19
9.	"Miracle on 43rd"		Polyester the Saint	4:45
10.	"Rollin"		TROY NōKA Polyester the Saint	3:27
11.	"Celine"		Polyester the Saint	3:34
12.	"Independent" (featuring Allyn)	Hunn Allyn	Polyester the Saint	2:55
13.	"Loved"		Big Duke	2:32
14.	"Promise" (featuring Niko G4 and Indica)	Hunn Niko G4 Indica	Tre Fresh	4:03
15.	"Emergency" (featuring Talk2Strangers)	Hunn Talk2Strangers	Polyester the Saint	2:15
16.	"Gallery"		Big Duke	3:24
17.	"Lonely Hearts" (featuring Talk2Strangers)	Hunn Talk2Strangers	Polyester the Saint	3:18
18.	"Class of 95"		Polyester the Saint	2:30
19.	"Sketches from Westlake"		TROY NōKA Polyester the Saint Big Duke	3:34
Total length:				62:52

References

^ ^a ^b Moore, Sam (October 11, 2024). "New Music Friday: New Albums From GloRilla, Rod Wave, BigXThaPlug & More". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 29, 2024). "Dom Kennedy :: Class of 95 – RapReviews". RapReviews. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Williams, Aaron (October 14, 2024). "The Best New Hip-Hop This Week". Uproxx. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.

[:0-1] Moore, Sam (October 11, 2024). "New Music Friday: New Albums From GloRilla, Rod Wave, BigXThaPlug & More". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 13, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.

[RapReviews-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Juon, Steve 'Flash' (October 29, 2024). "Dom Kennedy :: Class of 95 – RapReviews". RapReviews. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.

[:1-3] Williams, Aaron (October 14, 2024). "The Best New Hip-Hop This Week". Uproxx. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2024.

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+Steve Juon describes Dom Kennedy's lyricism on ''Class of 95'' as straightforward and impactful, focusing on storytelling, confidence, and personal reflection.<ref name="RapReviews" /> Tracks like "Gallery" and "Promise" explore themes of resilience, self-worth, and relationships, with Kennedy using a conversational tone to connect with listeners.<ref name="RapReviews" /> Juon also notes that Kennedy is "not a singer, crooner, or an [[Auto-Tune|AutoTuner]]", and while it may seem strange to call a rapper who simply raps "old school", he finds Kennedy's approach "delightfully old school" on tracks like the Tre Fresh-produced "Promise".<ref name="RapReviews" />  Juon also observes that Kennedy's "vocal pitch ranges between [[Kendrick Lamar]] and [[Suga Free]]", highlighting a laid-back yet confident attitude and noting that his words can be "surprisingly uplifting".<ref name="RapReviews" /> The album also reflects Kennedy's connection to his roots in [[Leimert Park, Los Angeles]], and his independent music career.<ref name="RapReviews" />
-According to Steve Juon of ''RapReviews'', ''Class of 95'' draws influence from the sound and style of mid-1990s hip-hop, featuring a West Coast influence.<ref name="RapReviews">{{Cite web |last=Juon |first=Steve 'Flash' |date=October 29, 2024 |title=Dom Kennedy :: Class of 95 – RapReviews |url=https://www.rapreviews.com/2024/10/dom-kennedy-class-of-95/ |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241221193648/https://www.rapreviews.com/2024/10/dom-kennedy-class-of-95/ |archive-date=December 21, 2024 |access-date=December 21, 2024 |website=RapReviews |language=en-US}}</ref>  The production, handled by contributors such as Tre Fresh, Big Duke, and Polyester the Saint, blends soulful melodies with a laid-back rhythm, creating a cohesive sound throughout the album.<ref name="RapReviews" /> Juon notes that the hour-long runtime and lack of excessive guest features highlight Dom Kennedy's presence as the focal point of the record.<ref name="RapReviews" />
-=== Lyrics and Themes ===
-Steve Juon describes Dom Kennedy's lyricism on ''Class of 95'' as straightforward and impactful, focusing on storytelling, confidence, and personal reflection.<ref name="RapReviews" /> Tracks like "Gallery" and "Promise" explore themes of resilience, self-worth, and relationships, with Kennedy using a conversational tone to connect with listeners.<ref name="RapReviews" /> Juon highlights Kennedy's ability to project masculinity without posturing and his emphasis on authenticity.<ref name="RapReviews" /> The album also reflects Kennedy's connection to his roots in [[Leimert Park, Los Angeles]], and his independent career.<ref name="RapReviews" />
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+}}Steve Juon of ''RapReviews'' gave ''Class of 95'' a positive review, describing it as "an incredibly solid hour of music".<ref name="RapReviews" /> Juon acknowledges that calling an album ''Class of 95'' "builds up expectations going in", due to the many classic hip-hop albums from 1995 that the title references.<ref name="RapReviews" /> While he stops short of declaring that the album is better to those classics, he expresses that it is "worthy of the peers its title references" and can "go in rotation with them and not be automatically skipped".<ref name="RapReviews" /> Juon concluded in his review: "Mr. Hunn is exactly what I want—a rapper who is good at rapping and has something to say when he raps."<ref name="RapReviews" />  In a review of recent releases that included ''Class of 95'', Aaron Williams of ''[[Uproxx]]'' described Dom Kennedy as "doing a West LA version of what [[Currensy]] does".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Aaron |date=October 14, 2024 |title=The Best New Hip-Hop This Week |url=https://uproxx.com/music/the-best-new-hip-hop-this-week-cordae-glorilla-lil-durk/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215193400/https://uproxx.com/music/the-best-new-hip-hop-this-week-cordae-glorilla-lil-durk/ |archive-date=December 15, 2024 |access-date=December 22, 2024 |website=[[Uproxx]] |language=en-US}}</ref> He noted that "It may not be for everybody, but it's definitely for us, especially as long as the sun is shining in Southern California."<ref name=":1" />
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