Blacc Hollywood
Wiz Khalifa · 2014
73 min · 18 tracks · trap music
A vibrant mix of trap beats and catchy hooks, embodying carefree party vibes and introspective moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Dem Boyz Start here — This track serves as the album's energetic centerpiece, blending catchy hooks with an infectious beat that captures the celebratory essence of Wiz's lifestyle.
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House in the Hills — With its reflective lyrics about success and personal struggles, this track provides a contrast to the album's party atmosphere, showcasing Khalifa’s lyrical depth.
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Promises — This song features introspective themes about loyalty and perseverance, emphasizing Khalifa's growth as an artist amid the trappings of fame.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic party anthems with introspective moments, showcasing varied songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with trap beats, while the second half introduces more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure, particularly in the hooks, which encourages listener participation.
- The album includes multiple guest features that add variety to the vocal delivery and lyrical perspectives across different tracks.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for social settings
- laid-back vibes for relaxation
- celebratory anthems for gatherings
- uplifting tracks for confidence boost
- nighttime cruising with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking complex lyrical depth
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Khalifa's reputation post-Rolling Papers with commercial success.
- Themes
- celebrity lifestyle· party scene euphoria· personal struggle reflections
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Blacc Hollywood marked Wiz Khalifa's fourth studio album, following his mainstream breakthrough with 2011's Rolling Papers. At this point, he was solidifying his status in hip-hop while navigating the pressures of fame and commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snoop Dogg· Curren$y· Kid Cudi
Tracklist
- 1 Hope 5:24
- 2 We Dem Boyz Start here 3:44
- 3 Promises 3:30
- 4 KK 4:09
- 5 House in the Hills 4:52
- 6 Ass Drop 2:46
- 7 Raw 3:37
- 8 Stayin Out All Night 4:17
- 9 The Sleaze 4:25
- 10 So High 4:09
- 11 Still Down 4:16
- 12 No Gain 4:19
- 13 True Colors 4:15
- 14 We Dem Boyz (remix) 5:19
- 15 You and Your Friends 3:08
- 16 On Me 4:03
- 17 Word on the Town 4:09
- 18 Incense 3:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Nothing Was the Same
Drake
Shares introspective lyrics on fame and personal struggle with catchy, atmospheric production.
Rodeo
Travis Scott
Combines vibrant trap beats with themes of party culture and personal ambition, creating a euphoric vibe.
Stoney
Post Malone
Merges melodic hooks with themes of celebrity lifestyle and emotional reflection in a laid-back production style.
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