Deadstar
Smokepurpp · 2017
47 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop
An aggressive blend of trap beats and melodic flows that captures the raw energy of SoundCloud rap.
Top tracks — play these first
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Audi. — This track exemplifies Smokepurpp's signature sound with a catchy hook and an infectious beat, making it one of the standout singles from the mixtape.
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Bless Yo Trap — With its energetic production and memorable lines, this track encapsulates the carefree yet braggadocious attitude prevalent in much of Smokepurpp’s work.
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RIP Max — This emotionally charged tribute highlights Smokepurpp's ability to blend personal narrative with trap music's hard-hitting style, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the essence of SoundCloud rap with its aggressive beats and melodic flows, marking its influence in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hat patterns, typical of trap production, across nearly all tracks.
- Many songs utilize repetitive structures, with choruses that are often repeated multiple times, creating a hypnotic effect.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- aggressive energy for workouts
- head-nodding beats for parties
- short tracks for quick bursts
- dynamic flow for engaged listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, cohesive albums
- seek intricate lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Smokepurpp released Deadstar in January 2017, he was solidifying his position as a rising figure in the SoundCloud rap scene. This mixtape came shortly after his breakout tracks, including collaborations with artists like Lil Pump, marking a pivotal moment in his early career as he began to gain mainstream visibility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Pump· Juice WRLD· Lil Uzi Vert
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Know You 3:41
- 2 Drop 1:34
- 3 Audi. 2:39
- 4 OK 2:06
- 5 Streets Love Me 3:16
- 6 No Safety 2:06
- 7 Bless Yo Trap 1:55
- 8 Fingers Blue 3:14
- 9 Nose 1:34
- 10 Krispy Kreme 2:35
- 11 Topic 2:00
- 12 Hold It 1:54
- 13 Count Up 3:35
- 14 Different Color Molly 3:05
- 15 To the Moon 2:59
- 16 Phantom 2:03
- 17 RIP Max 4:26
- 18 Purgatory 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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