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

The album showcases solid production and catchy hooks but lacks a strong cohesive narrative across its length.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered vocal samples and prominent bass lines, characteristic of early 2000s East Coast hip-hop.
  • The pacing varies, with several tracks maintaining a mid-tempo groove while others, like 'Welcome to New York City', ramp up the energy.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro (Cam'ron/Come Home With Me) 2:44
  • 2 Losing Weight Part 2 5:18
  • 3 Oh Boy 3:27
  • 4 Live My Life (Leave Me Alone) 3:12
  • 5 Daydreaming 6:29
  • 6 Come Home With Me 5:01
  • 7 Welcome To New York City 5:11
  • 8 Hey Ma 3:52
  • 9 On Fire Tonight 5:03
  • 10 Stop Calling 5:06
  • 11 I Just Wanna 4:07
  • 12 Dead Or Alive 4:14
  • 13 The Roc (Just Fire) 4:25
  • 14 Boy Boy 4:45
  • 15 Tomorrow 4:20

Reference: MusicBrainz