Album Review: “Money Sucks, Friends Rule”—Dillon Francis

Dillon Francis has a sound that transcends the club, which is tailor–made for the average college student. “Money Sucks, Friends Rule” exemplifies this perfectly. Francis collaborates with a variety of artists on this album, ranging from Twista to Major Lazer and The Presets, allowing him to cover a wide stretch of genres. “All That” featuring Twista and The Rejectz opens the album with Twista rapping at insane speed; this trap song leads into “Get Low,” which adds hints of Middle Eastern sound samples to a steady beat to the song. While the electro–reggae in “We Make it Bounce” emphasizes that most of the songs are fun to dance to, “Not Butter” is one of his weaker songs, with a buildup that drags on for over a minute. With everything from the usual club banger to something that will just motivate you at the gym, Francis makes sure your listening time is anything but boring.