What makes Expensive Pain by Meek Mill notable?

The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying Meek's status in contemporary hip-hop. It features strong collaborations and has been noted for its exploration of themes such as wealth, hardship, and personal loss, contributing to ongoing discussions about the realities of street life and success in rap. Released in 2021, 'Expensive Pain' is Meek Mill's fifth studio album, following his critically acclaimed project 'Championships' from 2018. At this point in his career, Meek was navigating both personal growth and the complexities of fame, showcasing a matured perspective on the hustle.

Who is Expensive Pain for?

Expensive Pain works well if you're into steady flow for focused listening, introspective themes of success and hard-hitting beats for motivation.

How many songs are on Expensive Pain?

Expensive Pain has 18 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Expensive Pain

Meek Mill · 2021

55 min · 18 tracks · trap music · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A blend of introspective lyrics and hard-hitting beats that reflect the duality of success and struggle.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady flow for focused listening
introspective themes of success
hard-hitting beats for motivation
gradual progression throughout album
reflective moments in between tracks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike cohesive storytelling albums

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2021, 'Expensive Pain' is Meek Mill's fifth studio album, following his critically acclaimed project 'Championships' from 2018. At this point in his career, Meek was navigating both personal growth and the complexities of fame, showcasing a matured perspective on the hustle.
Stylistic neighbors: Rick Ross· Lil Durk· T.I.

Tracklist

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

1 Intro (Hate on Me) 2:54
2 Outside (100 MPH) 3:18
3 On My Soul 2:21
4 Sharing Locations 2:41
5 Expensive Pain 3:33
6 Ride for You 3:02
7 Me (FWM) 3:00
8 Hot 2:30
9 Love Train 3:54
10 Northside Southside 3:03
11 We Slide 3:30
12 Tweaking 3:17
13 Love Money 3:02
14 Blue Notes 2 3:50
15 Angels (RIP Lil Snupe) 3:00
16 Cold Hearted III 2:47
17 Halo 3:31
18 Flamerz Flow 1:40

What to play next

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Legends of the Summer (EP)

2018

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