Top tracks — play these first
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If You Know You Know — Opening the album with a confident declaration, this track establishes Pusha T's mastery over wordplay while reflecting on authenticity and street credibility.
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The Games We Play — This track blends introspection with sharp social commentary, showcasing Pusha's ability to navigate personal and professional grievances within a compelling narrative.
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Infrared — 'Infrared' not only critiques industry rivals but also serves as a pivotal moment in the beef with Drake, encapsulating the raw competitive spirit of hip-hop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Daytona showcases Pusha T's lyrical skill over minimalist production, creating a strong and cohesive hip-hop statement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of sparse, minimalist beats that allow the lyrics to dominate each track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- concise energetic listening sessions
- sharp, focused lyrical exploration
- immediate hooks and energy
- pacing that demands attention
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Daytona is Pusha T's third studio album and marks his first release after becoming president of G.O.O.D. Music. This album follows his critically acclaimed 2015 project, King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude, positioning him as a leading voice in contemporary hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Freddie Gibbs· Kanye West· Jay-Z
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Know You Know 3:22
- 2 The Games We Play 2:46
- 3 Hard Piano 3:15
- 4 Come Back Baby 3:26
- 5 Santeria 2:56
- 6 What Would Meek Do? 2:33
- 7 Infrared 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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