Bodboy cover

Bodboy

Bobby Shmurda · 2022

19 min · 9 tracks · trap music

A high-energy blend of aggressive beats and sharp lyrics, encapsulating the raw essence of Brooklyn drill.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Whole Brick — The opening track sets a powerful tone for the album with its hard-hitting production and assertive lyrics, showcasing Shmurda's commanding presence.
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    Hoochie Daddy — This track blends playful energy with streetwise bravado, highlighting Shmurda's ability to balance humor with serious themes.
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    Glock Inside — The song features intense imagery and a relentless flow, illustrating both vulnerability and toughness, making it a standout moment in the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Bodboy showcases Shmurda's return with energetic beats and sharp lyrics, reflecting his experiences in Brooklyn drill.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the EP maintains a consistent high-energy tempo, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and flows.
  • Each track features a prominent bass line that drives the aggressive beats, typical of Brooklyn drill.
  • Shmurda's delivery alternates between rapid-fire verses and slower, more deliberate sections, creating dynamic contrasts within 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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • high-energy party starter
  • short bursts of intensity
  • for workout motivation
  • catchy hooks for group vibes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek calm, laid-back sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 5, 2022, Bodboy marks Bobby Shmurda's first full-length project since his release from prison in February 2021. The album follows a series of singles that reintroduced him to the hip-hop scene, showcasing his return to form and evolution as an artist after a tumultuous period in his career.
Stylistic neighbors
Rowdy Rebel· Pop Smoke· Fivio Foreign

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Whole Brick 2:22
  • 2 From the Slums 2:12
  • 3 Hoochie Daddy 2:29
  • 4 Gorilla 1:54
  • 5 No Sense 1:34
  • 6 Glock Inside 2:34
  • 7 R S N 1:40
  • 8 Bodmon 2:17
  • 9 On God 1:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata