Muni Long dropped her newest album Revenge, released in late August 2024, it marks a new and bold chapter in her musical journey. The 14 track project dives deep into love, heartache, and personal growth, with a blend of R&B with a modern twist. Long’s voice and emotional depth are on full display as she sings about hard relationships and self reflection throughout the album. With a mix of vulnerable ballads and empowering anthems, Revenge cements her status as a rising star in contemporary R&B.
Highlights of the album include “Made For Me” and “Make Me Forget,” both of which masterfully blend 90s R&B influences with modern sensibilities to frame Long’s vocal prowess and songwriting skills. Both songs also give a good look into her personal turmoil and emotional battlegrounds as she discusses relationships in their complexity with brutal honesty. “30s” is more of an introspective anthem where Long battles societal expectations and fears about aging.
One of the more surprising elements is the title track “Revenge,” which eschews anger for grace as Long offers forgiveness rather than retribution. This unexpected maturity is a hallmark of the album, proving her growth not as a musician alone but as a person. Meanwhile, songs like “Bessie” add in some playful, hip-hop influenced moments to the record, showing her versatility.
The latter tracks of the album, such as “Type Questions” and “Waste No Time,” whittle down the production to where Long’s vocals are at the forefront, showcasing her voice in its rawest form. “Ruined Me” is a strong album closer: the heavy production and lyrical content of the song capture the pain associated with the end of a relationship. The emotional weight from the song goes on to leave a lasting impression, tying together themes of loss and empowerment.
Revenge is really a personal and musically sophisticated album that shows Muni Long at her best, both as a vocalist and as a songwriter. Coming through with well-thought-out lyrical rhymes and dynamic production, it’s one of the strongest R&B records of the year and plants Long firmly in her place among leading voices in today’s music.
