‘Halloqveen’ by Qveen Herby review: a Halloween-themed EP

• Artist: Qveen Herby
• Genre: Hip Hop / Pop
• Best Tracks: “Obitchuary”, “Love Me”
• Weakest Track: “Stretch Marks”
• Release date: October 15, 2021
• Duration: 20 min 36 sec

Amy Noonan, known more famously as Qveen Herby, is a hard-working rapper and singer with an incredible work ethic. Herby, who was formerly one half of the chart-topping pop duo KARMIN, has been releasing about three EPs each year. And last year, she finally released her debut studio album, ‘A Woman’. Now, the Nebraska rapper and singer has treated her fans with the Halloween-themed extended play ‘Halloqveen’.

Lasting for about 20 and a half minutes, ‘Halloqveen’ EP has stylish, dramatic and playful pop & rap tracks. The mood here is typically brazen for hip hop music, but the imagery in this EP is more horror-centred, theatrical and even childlike with references to vampires, fangs and witchcraft.

“Obitchuary” is the opening track and one of the strongest on the record. Although the title of the song attempts to make a smart pun, it comes off as a bit corny. However, that doesn’t spoil what is a fun and inventive track. It’s a perfect Halloween track for those who prefer playful and campy horror over intense and disturbing art.