Released 10 years ago
Blank Face LP
Schoolboy Q · 2016
72 min · 17 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty exploration of inner turmoil wrapped in heavy bass lines and sharp lyricism that reflects the struggles of street life.
Top tracks — play these first
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THat Part — This track features a catchy hook and showcases Q's confident flow, marking it as a standout single that contributed to the album's commercial success.
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Groovy Tony / Eddie Kane — This track intricately weaves a narrative of duality within Q's persona, merging dark themes with an infectious beat that highlights his storytelling ability.
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Dope Dealer — Featuring guest verses from E-40 and inspired by classic West Coast sounds, this track underscores the album’s exploration of drug culture and its personal implications.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gritty themes with complex production, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The closing track, 'Tookie Knows II', revisits themes from earlier in the album while maintaining a consistent sonic palette.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 flow with emotional peaks
- explorative themes of urban life
- reflective moments amid gritty beats
- vivid storytelling through layered production
- engaging for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- dislike introspective lyrical depth
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 8, 2016, Blank Face LP was Schoolboy Q's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Oxymoron. At this point in his career, he had solidified his place in the West Coast hip-hop scene and was under the pressure of high expectations after achieving mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kendrick Lamar· Isaiah Rashad· Ab-Soul
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 TorcH 5:34
- 2 Lord Have Mercy 1:44
- 3 THat Part 5:13
- 4 Groovy Tony / Eddie Kane 6:19
- 5 Kno Ya Wrong 5:25
- 6 Ride Out 4:47
- 7 WHateva U Want 3:50
- 8 By Any Means 3:34
- 9 Dope Dealer 3:42
- 10 JoHn Muir 3:39
- 11 Big Body 3:43
- 12 Neva CHange 4:30
- 13 Str8 Ballin 4:09
- 14 Black THougHts 3:42
- 15 Blank Face 3:14
- 16 Overtime 4:38
- 17 Tookie Knows II 4:45
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