City on Lock
City Girls · 2020
36 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of sharp-witted lyrics and infectious beats that captures the essence of contemporary Southern hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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P***y Talk — This track exemplifies the duo's confident and playful approach to sexuality while incorporating catchy rhythms that embody their signature style.
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Broke N****s — In this track, City Girls deliver a bold statement about independence and self-worth, encapsulating themes of financial autonomy prevalent throughout the album.
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City on Lock — The title track serves as an anthem of resilience and determination, highlighting the duo's journey and their commitment to overcoming obstacles in life and music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
City on Lock showcases energetic production and clever lyrics but lacks cohesion due to its skits and varied pacing.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate skits that break up the flow, adding humor and context to the themes explored in the songs.
- The production consistently employs heavy bass lines and upbeat tempos, with most tracks maintaining a high energy level throughout.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Broke N****s
The verses directly address those who don't meet their standards for partnership, using sharp humor to assert boundaries.
This moment employs a clever wordplay that emphasizes the importance of financial independence, which is a recurring theme throughout their work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Enough / Better 2:44
- 2 Skit 0:36
- 3 Jobs 2:01
- 4 Broke N****s 3:35
- 5 P***y Talk 3:38
- 6 That Old Man 2:24
- 7 City on Lock 2:18
- 8 Winnin 2:04
- 9 Come Outside 2:06
- 10 Flewed Out 3:10
- 11 Rodeo 2:57
- 12 Double CC’s 2:11
- 13 That’s My Bitch 1:55
- 14 Friendly 2:58
- 15 Ain’t Sayin Nothin 1:26
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