What makes Cigarette Boats by Curren$y notable?

Cigarette Boats received positive reviews for its relaxed aesthetic and lyrical content, contributing to Curren$y's reputation as a leading voice in the underground hip-hop scene. The project showcased his unique ability to blend atmospheric production with storytelling, influencing a wave of artists pursuing similar laid-back styles. By the time Curren$y released Cigarette Boats in 2012, he was already an established figure in hip-hop, having gained recognition from his previous projects. This album followed his critically acclaimed mixtape, Weekend at Burnie's, and further solidified his signature style of smooth, effortless rhymes paired with jazzy beats.

Who is Cigarette Boats for?

Cigarette Boats works well if you're into sun-soaked afternoon relaxation, smooth background for conversations and effortless flow for easy listening.

How many songs are on Cigarette Boats?

Cigarette Boats has 10 tracks, running approximately 29 minutes.

Cigarette Boats

Curren$y · 2012

29 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop

Lush instrumentals merge with laid-back flows, creating a sun-soaked vibe that embodies the essence of Southern hip-hop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Leaving The Dock — This track sets the tone for the album with its breezy instrumentation and reflective lyrics, embodying the carefree lifestyle Curren$y often explores.
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Biscayne Bay — With its vivid imagery and chill vibes, this song captures the essence of luxury and leisure, showcasing Curren$y's knack for painting a picture through his verses.
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Sixty-Seven Turbo Jet — This track highlights Curren$y's smooth delivery over a lush instrumental, making it a standout example of his signature sound and lyrical finesse.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

Cigarette Boats showcases Curren$y's signature laid-back style with cohesive production, though it doesn't significantly reshape the genre.

What we noticed

The first four tracks feature Curren$y's laid-back flow over lush instrumentals, while the last six tracks consist of instrumental versions of the previous songs.
Each vocal track is followed directly by its instrumental counterpart, creating a seamless transition between lyrical and non-lyrical content.
The EP maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout, with no drastic shifts in energy or style.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 3/10

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

sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
smooth background for conversations
effortless flow for easy listening
short bursts of chill vibes

Maybe skip if you

seeking intense, fast-paced tracks
prefer longer, complex compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — Cigarette Boats is a solid entry that showcases Curren$y's style but isn't his most recognized work.
Career context: By the time Curren$y released Cigarette Boats in 2012, he was already an established figure in hip-hop, having gained recognition from his previous projects. This album followed his critically acclaimed mixtape, Weekend at Burnie's, and further solidified his signature style of smooth, effortless rhymes paired with jazzy beats.
Stylistic neighbors: Smoke DZA· Joey Bada$$· Big K.R.I.T.