Before the Trap – Nights in Tarzana cover

Released 10 years ago

Before the Trap – Nights in Tarzana

Chris Brown · 2016

105 min · 28 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · EDM

A vibrant blend of Afrobeats and R&B that pulsates with energetic dance rhythms and smooth melodic flows.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • energetic dance party vibes
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • dynamic flow with varied moods
  • for social gatherings
  • sing-along moments with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • dislike upbeat, lively rhythms

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2016, Chris Brown was navigating a complex phase in his career, marked by public controversies and legal issues. 'Before the Trap – Nights in Tarzana' followed his commercially successful album 'Royalty' and demonstrated his adaptability to evolving musical trends, particularly the rise of Afrobeats and trap influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Usher· Tinashe· Bruno Mars

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Side Piece 3:35
  • 2 Freed Up 3:29
  • 3 Whippin’ 6:59
  • 4 Socialize 4:31
  • 5 Party Next Door 3:51
  • 6 I Need Love 4:07
  • 7 Shut Down 5:22
  • 8 Big Dreams 3:48
  • 9 Roller Coaster 3:44
  • 10 Substance 4:11
  • 11 Actin Like This 3:51
  • 12 Love Gon Go 4:13
  • 13 Wrist (remix) 3:14
  • 14 I Lean 3:17
  • 15 Save the Drama 3:47
  • 16 Faded to Sade (remix) 3:47
  • 17 Don’t Fuck With Us 2:18
  • 18 Everybody 3:12
  • 19 Kriss Kross 3:20
  • 20 Cherry Red 3:28
  • 21 Trappin 3:36
  • 22 Dolce 3:12
  • 23 Marathon Man 3:08
  • 24 I Can Tell 4:35
  • 25 I Already Love Her 2:56
  • 26 New Gang 3:39
  • 27 In Love With the Bitches 3:35
  • 28 Erday 2:49

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata