Is Future a good place to start with Future?

Yes, Future is recommended as a starting point for new Future listeners. A gritty blend of trap beats and melodic hooks that captures the duality of ambition and struggle in contemporary life. Released on January 1, 2017, 'Future' follows Future's critically acclaimed 2015 album 'DS2' and solidifies his dominance in the trap genre. At this stage, he was transitioning from a regional star to a national phenomenon, consistently shaping the sound of modern hip-hop.

Future works well if you're into steady flow for focused listening, vibrant energy for social settings and melodic hooks for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Future?

Future has 20 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Future

Future · 2017

74 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B

A gritty blend of trap beats and melodic hooks that captures the duality of ambition and struggle in contemporary life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Rent Money Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Mask Off — 'Mask Off' features a haunting flute melody that contrasts with its braggadocious lyrics, capturing the essence of Future's persona and sound. The track's widespread acclaim led to it becoming a defining hit of the year.
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Draco — With its aggressive beat and catchy chorus, 'Draco' exemplifies Future's ability to merge hard-hitting production with memorable hooks. This track showcases his lyrical prowess while reflecting themes of street life.
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Good Dope — 'Good Dope' stands out for its laid-back vibe and clever wordplay, illustrating Future's versatility as an artist. The track highlights his signature flow over a smooth instrumental backdrop.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

52 /100

Foothills

Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album blends trap beats with melodic hooks, showcasing Future's style but lacks cohesion in its extensive tracklist.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hats, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied instrumentation.
Several tracks utilize repetitive hooks that create a hypnotic effect, particularly in 'Mask Off' which employs a flute sample as its central motif.
The album's pacing fluctuates with tracks like 'Draco' maintaining high energy, while 'When I Was Broke' slows down to reflect on personal struggles.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

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

steady flow for focused listening
vibrant energy for social settings
melodic hooks for sing-alongs
varied pacing for active engagement
late-night groove sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Future's dominance in trap, with commercial success and cultural impact.
Themes: Atlanta trap scene· street narratives· authenticity and resilience
Career context: Released on January 1, 2017, 'Future' follows Future's critically acclaimed 2015 album 'DS2' and solidifies his dominance in the trap genre. At this stage, he was transitioning from a regional star to a national phenomenon, consistently shaping the sound of modern hip-hop.
Stylistic neighbors: Young Thug· Travis Scott· Lil Uzi Vert