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Carte Blanche

DJ Snake · 2019

60 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of EDM and hip-hop, blending infectious beats with catchy hooks that invite listeners to dance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Butterfly Effect Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Taki Taki — The track features a star-studded collaboration with Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B, blending multiple genres into a catchy anthem that topped charts worldwide.
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    Enzo — This track showcases DJ Snake’s ability to merge trap influences with hip-hop elements, featuring verses from notable artists like Sheck Wes and Offset that highlight the evolving sound of modern rap.
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    Magenta Riddim — An energetic track that captures DJ Snake’s signature style, fusing Indian musical influences with electronic beats, it exemplifies his global vision for dance music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid production and catchy hooks but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • Tracks like 'Taki Taki' and 'Loco Contigo' utilize a call-and-response structure, enhancing their danceability.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • steady mid-tempo dance energy
  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant beats for workout sessions
  • consistent flow for road trips

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • seek complex narrative structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Showcases DJ Snake's signature sound and collaborations, appealing to dedicated fans.
Career context
By the time DJ Snake released 'Carte Blanche' in 2019, he was already a prominent figure in the EDM scene, following hits like 'Taki Taki' from 2018. This album marked his third studio effort, showcasing his evolution as an artist while solidifying his status as a leading force in electronic music.
Stylistic neighbors
Marshmello· Zedd· David Guetta

Tracklist

  • 1 Butterfly Effect Start here 3:25
  • 2 Quiet Storm 3:45
  • 3 When the Lights Go Down 3:51
  • 4 Recognize 3:34
  • 5 No More 2:45
  • 6 Made in France 4:11
  • 7 Enzo 4:08
  • 8 Smile 3:18
  • 9 Try Me 3:18
  • 10 Loco contigo 3:05
  • 11 Taki Taki 3:32
  • 12 Fuego 3:17
  • 13 Magenta Riddim 3:14
  • 14 Frequency 75 4:26
  • 15 SouthSide 4:12
  • 16 No Option 3:05
  • 17 Paris 3:45

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