Better than You
YoungBoy Never Broke Again · 2022
33 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop
A raw blend of Southern grit and melodic hooks, capturing the tumultuous spirit of modern trap.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hit Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Neighborhood Superstar — This track encapsulates YoungBoy's reflection on fame and its challenges, showcasing his introspective side against a catchy beat.
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WiFi — In 'WiFi', YoungBoy employs a memorable hook that contrasts with darker themes, illustrating his signature blend of vulnerability and bravado.
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Count on me — 'Count on me' stands out for its heartfelt lyrics about loyalty and trust, highlighting the emotional weight that permeates the mixtape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends raw emotion with catchy hooks, showcasing YoungBoy's storytelling within a solid trap framework.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional shifts.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response structure between YoungBoy's verses and ad-libs, creating an engaging dynamic throughout.
- The production incorporates heavy bass and trap beats, with melodic hooks layered over raw vocal deliveries, emphasizing both grit and catchiness.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 energy
- introspective moments between aggression
- focused listening on personal themes
- quick tracks for active sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, slower albums
- seek melodic, laid-back vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Demonstrates ongoing influence and commercial success in YoungBoy's later career.
- Career context
- Released on March 4, 2022, 'Better than You' is one of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's later projects following his prolific output in 2021. At this time, he was solidifying his status as a leading voice in contemporary hip-hop, especially after the success of earlier works like 'Sincerely, Kentrell'. His ability to release multiple projects within a short span has established him as a significant figure in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Durk· Quando Rondo· NLE Choppa
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bestie
The moment shifts from playful banter about friendship to a stark reminder of trust's fragility within personal relationships.
Tracklist
- 1 Hit Start here 2:05
- 2 On this Line 2:29
- 3 Little to a Lot 3:38
- 4 WiFi 2:40
- 5 Turbo 2:59
- 6 BBL 3:12
- 7 Count on me 2:54
- 8 Syracuse 2:05
- 9 Creeper 2:48
- 10 Head Off 3:00
- 11 Neighborhood Superstar 3:55
- 12 Bestie 1:51
What to play next
3860
2022
Continues the raw energy and melodic elements found in Better than You.
The Last Slimeto
2022
Sets the stage with similar themes and style, leading into Better than You.
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