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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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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 highlights Kennedy's ability to project masculinity without posturing and his emphasis on authenticity.^[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 superior to those classics, he expresses that it 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]

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)	Dominic 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.

[: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.

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 === Lyrics and themes ===