What makes Almost Home by Kid Ink notable?

Almost Home debuted at number 27 on the Billboard 200, showcasing Kid Ink's growing popularity. It includes collaborations and remixes that highlight his influence in the genre, particularly within the West Coast hip-hop movement during the early 2010s. Released on May 28, 2013, Almost Home marked Kid Ink's transition from underground mixtape success to mainstream recognition. Following the breakthrough of his previous project, Up & Away, this EP solidified his presence in the pop rap scene with a focus on radio-friendly tracks.

Who is Almost Home for?

Almost Home works well if you're into party-friendly upbeat tracks, catchy hooks for sing-alongs and early energy for motivation.

How many songs are on Almost Home?

Almost Home has 6 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.

Almost Home

Kid Ink · 2013

25 min · 6 tracks · pop rap

A vibrant blend of West Coast vibes and catchy hooks layered over polished, rhythmic production.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Bossin’ Up — This opening track sets the tone for the EP with its confident delivery and infectious beat, establishing Kid Ink’s assertive persona.
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Fuck Sleep — With its catchy hook and memorable verses, this track exemplifies Kid Ink's knack for blending nightlife themes with an upbeat sound.
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Money and the Power — This song encapsulates the aspirational themes prevalent in Kid Ink's work, combining clever wordplay with a danceable rhythm that appeals to mainstream audiences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases catchy hooks and varied energy levels but remains within familiar pop rap structures.

What we noticed

Each track features a prominent hook that is repeated, making them memorable and accessible.
The EP includes collaborations with other artists, adding variety to the vocal delivery and lyrical perspectives.

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

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

party-friendly upbeat tracks
catchy hooks for sing-alongs
early energy for motivation
laid-back vibes for chilling

Maybe skip if you

seeking deep emotional narratives
prefer longer, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on May 28, 2013, Almost Home marked Kid Ink's transition from underground mixtape success to mainstream recognition. Following the breakthrough of his previous project, Up & Away, this EP solidified his presence in the pop rap scene with a focus on radio-friendly tracks.
Stylistic neighbors: Chris Brown· Iggy Azalea· French Montana