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B.I.B.L.E.

Fivio Foreign · 2022

53 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap

A gritty reflection of street life woven with melodic hooks and dynamic beats, embodying the essence of Brooklyn drill.

Top tracks — play these first

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    City of Gods — Featuring anthemic production and a collaboration with Kanye West and Alicia Keys, this track encapsulates themes of ambition and resilience while broadening Fivio's appeal.
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    Through the Fire — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics that delve into personal struggles, juxtaposed against a hard-hitting beat characteristic of the drill genre.
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    Feel My Struggle — With raw emotion and vivid storytelling, this song captures Fivio's journey and hardships, making it a compelling representation of his artistic voice.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive beats with melodic elements but lacks strong cohesion and depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • Many tracks utilize a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, which engages listeners and emphasizes key themes.
  • The sequencing includes several interludes that break up the flow, allowing for brief moments of reflection before returning to the more intense tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • raw energy for intense moments
  • aggressive beats for motivation
  • introspective lyrics for reflection

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking laid-back listening experiences
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
B.I.B.L.E. is Fivio Foreign's debut studio album, released in April 2022 following a series of successful singles that elevated his profile in the Brooklyn drill scene. This album marks a significant step in his career, transitioning from promising newcomer to a recognized figure within East Coast hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors
Pop Smoke· Sheff G· Sleepy Hallow

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On God 3:06
  • 2 Through the Fire 3:25
  • 3 Magic City 2:38
  • 4 City of Gods 4:16
  • 5 What’s My Name 3:21
  • 6 For Nothin 2:07
  • 7 Hello 4:24
  • 8 Confidence 1:50
  • 9 Slime Them 2:26
  • 10 Feel My Struggle 2:00
  • 11 World Watching 3:31
  • 12 B.I.B.L.E. Talk 1:45
  • 13 Changed on Me 4:01
  • 14 Left Side 3:40
  • 15 Love Songs 2:38
  • 16 Whoever 1:55
  • 17 Can’t Be Us 4:13
  • 18 Paris to Tokyo 2:10

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