Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe single showcases strong production and an engaging sound but lacks depth in its overall structure.
What we noticed
- The main track features a prominent horn section that drives the upbeat tempo, creating a celebratory atmosphere.
- The instrumental version strips away the vocals, allowing the production elements to stand out, particularly the layered synths and bass.
- The remix of 'Can't Tell Me Nothing' included here maintains a similar energy but introduces different rhythmic elements and vocal samples.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Good Life (live at the VMA’s) 3:28
- 2 Entourage (interlude) 0:28
- 3 The Glory 2:59
- 4 Interlude 0:13
- 5 I Get Money (Mike Waxx remix) 1:24
- 6 Speaks on 50 Cent 0:29
- 7 Good Night 2:59
- 8 756 (intro) 0:13
- 9 Barry Bonds 3:22
- 10 Speaks on Lil’Wayne 0:52
- 11 Can’t Tell Me Nothing (Young Jeezy remix) 6:42
- 12 Don’t Forget Em (remix) 0:52
- 13 Money in the Bank Freestyle 1:16
- 14 School of Hard Knocks (Mike Waxx remix) 2:47
- 15 Fantasy (rap interlude) 0:37
- 16 I Wonder (live at the VMA’s) 2:59
- 17 Speaks on the Press 0:35
- 18 Stronger (DJ A-Track remix) 4:34
- 19 This Ain’t a Scene (remix) 2:25
- 20 Homecoming 2:51
- 21 Everything I Am (live) 3:23
- 22 Whoopi Goldberg (interlude) 0:13
- 23 Southside (live) 2:58
- 24 Viagra (Stay Up) 0:42
- 25 F**k MTV (interlude) 0:40
- 26 Champion (live at 106 & Park) 1:19
- 27 Speaks on MTV 2:14
- 28 Back Like That (remix) 3:55
- 29 Finer Things 1:12
- 30 1996 Freestyle (Exclusive!) 1:01
- 31 Jay-Z Speaks on ‘Big Brother’ 0:25
- 32 Big Brother (live at 106 & Park) 5:00
- 33 Stronger (live) 4:36
Reference: MusicBrainz
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