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Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout

Tyga · 2015

42 min · 15 tracks · pop rap

A vibrant blend of West Coast beats and catchy hooks that captures Tyga's signature style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bussin Out da Bag Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Stimulated — This track stands out for its provocative lyrics addressing a high-profile romance, showcasing Tyga's blend of personal narrative and catchy production.
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    Death Row Chain — With its reflective tone, this track delves into themes of legacy and authenticity in the face of industry challenges, encapsulating the album's deeper messages.
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    Rap Star — This song highlights Tyga’s confidence and ambition, featuring a driving beat that emphasizes his lyrical prowess and ambition within the competitive rap landscape.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100
Lowland
Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Tyga's style but lacks strong cohesion and depth across its runtime.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace for the first half, before introducing more introspective moments in the latter tracks.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and ad-libs that create a dense soundscape, particularly on 'Stimulated' and 'Ice Cream Man'.
  • The use of interludes breaks up the flow, providing thematic pauses that contrast with the more aggressive lyrical content of surrounding tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

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 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • steady mid-tempo party vibes
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • brash energy for social settings
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy immersive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases Tyga's style but isn't widely recognized as essential.
Career context
Released on August 24, 2015, 'Fuk Wat They Talkin Bout' is Tyga's fifth studio album, positioned after his commercially successful album 'The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty.' At this point in his career, Tyga was aiming to reclaim artistic control following a tumultuous period marked by label disputes and public scrutiny.
Stylistic neighbors
Khalid· Post Malone· Lil Wayne

Tracklist

  • 1 Bussin Out da Bag Start here 4:02
  • 2 Glitta 3:12
  • 3 Master Suite 3:31
  • 4 Turbans 2:45
  • 5 Death Row Chain 2:42
  • 6 A Voice 4rm Heaven, Pt. 1: 2Pac 0:39
  • 7 Rap Star 3:30
  • 8 Interlude: Broke&Bitter.com 1:58
  • 9 Stimulated 3:44
  • 10 Ice Cream Man 3:06
  • 11 Supawifey 3:21
  • 12 Don’t C Me Comin 2:30
  • 13 Clarity 3:25
  • 14 A Voice 4rm Heaven, Pt. 2: Michael Jackson 0:41
  • 15 Scandal 3:39

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