Is ! a good place to start with Trippie Redd?

Yes, ! is recommended as a starting point for new Trippie Redd listeners. A genre-blending exploration of emotion, weaving together trap beats, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics with a playful yet serious tone. Released on August 9, 2019, ! marks Trippie Redd's third studio album, following the success of his previous work, Life's a Trip. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his presence in the SoundCloud rap scene while experimenting with diverse musical styles, showcasing his growth as an artist.

! works well if you're into steady mid-tempo pacing throughout, introspective moments for self-reflection and engaging melodies for casual listening.

How many songs are on !?

! has 13 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

!

Trippie Redd · 2019

36 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A genre-blending exploration of emotion, weaving together trap beats, melodic hooks, and introspective lyrics with a playful yet serious tone.

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Top tracks — play these first

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! Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and reflective lyrics about self-identity and personal struggles, encapsulating Trippie's signature style.
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Be Yourself — This track stands out for its empowering message encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality, showcasing Trippie's ability to blend motivational themes with melodic hooks.
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Riot — With its energetic beat and raw emotion, this song highlights Trippie's knack for merging aggressive delivery with introspective content, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Immortal — In this track, Trippie reflects on legacy and perseverance over a haunting instrumental, demonstrating his growth as a lyricist while maintaining the album's overall emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases varied songwriting and production but lacks strong cohesion across its runtime.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a tone of introspection before diving into more structured songs.
The pacing fluctuates significantly, with some tracks maintaining a high energy while others slow down to explore deeper themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

steady mid-tempo pacing throughout
introspective moments for self-reflection
engaging melodies for casual listening
short tracks for quick engagement

Maybe skip if you

prefer longer, sprawling albums
seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — The album solidified Trippie's presence and commercial success in the music scene.
Themes: personal struggles· SoundCloud identity
Career context: Released on August 9, 2019, ! marks Trippie Redd's third studio album, following the success of his previous work, Life's a Trip. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his presence in the SoundCloud rap scene while experimenting with diverse musical styles, showcasing his growth as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors: Juice WRLD· Lil Uzi Vert· Post Malone