Released 10 years ago
Black Ben Carson
JPEGMafia · 2016
86 min · 22 tracks · alternative hip-hop
Experimental beats clash with provocative lyrics, creating a chaotic soundscape that challenges conventional hip-hop norms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Digital Blackface — This track critiques the commodification of Black culture through vivid imagery and sharp commentary, embodying the album's overarching themes of identity and representation.
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I Just Killed a Cop Now I'm Horny — Blending dark humor with intense emotion, this track serves as a raw reflection on violence and its absurdities, pushing the boundaries of lyrical expression.
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Drake Era — With its catchy hook and biting satire aimed at mainstream hip-hop's tropes, this song encapsulates JPEGMafia's distinctive blend of humor and critique.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental production and provocative lyrics create a unique sound that challenges hip-hop norms.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of unconventional beats, often incorporating glitchy samples and abrupt tempo changes that disrupt traditional hip-hop flows.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- chaotic energy for late nights
- confrontational themes for engagement
- dynamic flow with surprises
- raw honesty in lyricism
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, radio-friendly sounds
- seek straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 15, 2016, 'Black Ben Carson' is JPEGMafia's debut studio album coming after a series of well-received EPs. At this point in his career, JPEGMafia was establishing himself as a unique voice in alternative hip-hop, having gained attention for his genre-defying style and unfiltered commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death Grips· Denzel Curry· Shabazz Palaces
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drake Era 3:57
- 2 JPEGMAFIA ALL CAPS NO SPACES 4:06
- 3 Digital Blackface 3:43
- 4 Cuckold 3:10
- 5 I Smell Crack 2:23
- 6 You Think You Know 3:23
- 7 Motor Mouth 5:15
- 8 Black Ben Carson 3:58
- 9 Black Steve Austin 2:18
- 10 Black Stacey Dash 2:52
- 11 What’s Crackin', Pt. 1 & 2 5:04
- 12 I Just Killed a Cop Now I'm Horny 5:53
- 13 Plastic 3:07
- 14 Boi 4:33
- 15 Flex the Connect 3:42
- 16 The 27 Club 5:13
- 17 LL Cool J 3:29
- 18 Face Down Ass Up 5:26
- 19 This That Shit Kid Cudi Coulda Been 4:27
- 20 Jerrys 2:35
- 21 2015 Was a Great Year 2:50
- 22 Try Me 5:25
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