Bloodas
Lil Durk · 2017
40 min · 12 tracks · trap music
A raw blend of aggressive beats and introspective lyrics, capturing the stark realities of street life through a personal lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bloodas Start here — The title track sets the tone for the album with its haunting production and reveals both artists’ deep connections to their roots and experiences.
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Factors — This track offers a candid reflection on loyalty and betrayal among peers, encapsulating the themes of trust that permeate the album.
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Ungrateful — Here, the emotional weight of past hardships is laid bare, highlighting Durk's vulnerability amidst his tough exterior and resonating with listeners facing similar struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends aggressive beats with personal storytelling, marking a solid entry in the trap genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a dark, aggressive tone, followed by tracks that alternate between high-energy beats and more introspective moments.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response structures between Lil Durk and Lil Reese, emphasizing their collaborative dynamic.
- The production employs heavy bass and sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocal delivery to dominate the mix.
- 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
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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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gritty, raw storytelling focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases Lil Durk's style but isn't a standout in broader recognition.
- Moods
- Dark· Aggressive
- Career context
- When Lil Durk released 'Bloodas' in December 2017, he was navigating a pivotal moment in his career following his breakthrough album 'Lil Durk 2X'. This album marked his first collaboration with fellow Chicago rapper Lil Reese, solidifying their partnership in the drill scene and showcasing Durk's evolution as an artist focused on storytelling.
Tracklist
- 1 Bloodas Start here 2:40
- 2 WhatYo City Like 2:52
- 3 Category Hoes 3:25
- 4 3rd Person 3:00
- 5 Flyers Up 4:05
- 6 Factors 3:12
- 7 Rappers 3:25
- 8 Ratchet Ass 3:27
- 9 Ohhwee 3:37
- 10 Dirty Stick 3:24
- 11 Melody 3:40
- 12 Ungrateful 3:29
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