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Released 10 years ago

Agust D

Suga · 2016

28 min · 10 tracks · K-pop

A raw blend of introspective lyrics and hard-hitting beats that showcases Suga's duality as both a rapper and a vulnerable storyteller.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Agust D — This title track encapsulates the essence of the mixtape with its fierce delivery and themes of self-assertion and ambition, showcasing Suga's lyrical prowess.
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    The Last — This track stands out for its emotional depth, as Suga reflects on his struggles with mental health, offering listeners a glimpse into his vulnerabilities.
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    Tony Montana — Featuring a bold narrative and confident flow, this track highlights Suga's ability to blend storytelling with catchy hooks, illustrating his versatility as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The mixtape blends introspective lyrics with diverse production, marking Suga's strong solo identity within K-pop.

What we noticed

  • The first track serves as an atmospheric intro, setting a tone that contrasts sharply with the aggressive beats of the following tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of intense emotion
  • candid reflections on personal struggles
  • energetic tracks for motivation
  • late-night introspection and honesty

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
  • seek consistent upbeat tempos

Where this album fits

Career context
Agust D is Suga's debut solo mixtape, released while he was still a member of the globally successful group BTS. At this time, Suga was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Korean hip-hop scene, demonstrating his versatility beyond the K-pop genre.
Stylistic neighbors
RM· Zico· Dean

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Last

    Suga confronts his feelings of despair directly, expressing doubts about his future while contrasting it with moments of hope.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro : DT sugA 1:04
  • 2 Agust D 3:54
  • 3 give it to me 2:29
  • 4 skit 1:14
  • 5 724148 3:05
  • 6 140503 at dawn 1:24
  • 7 The Last 4:05
  • 8 Tony Montana 3:27
  • 9 Interlude : Dream, Reality 1:32
  • 10 so far away 5:58

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