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Heroes & Villains

Metro Boomin · 2022

47 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · trap music · alternative hip-hop

A cinematic blend of trap beats and introspective lyrics delivered by a cast of hip-hop luminaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • cinematic soundscapes for deep immersion
  • introspective moments inviting reflection
  • gradual build towards emotional peaks
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 2, 2022, 'Heroes & Villains' marks Metro Boomin's second studio album, following his successful debut 'Not All Heroes Wear Capes' from 2018. By this time, he had solidified his status as one of the top producers in hip-hop, having collaborated with numerous high-profile artists and contributed to major hits throughout the previous years.
Stylistic neighbors
Murda Beatz· Tay Keith· Whethan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On Time 2:48
  • 2 Superhero (Heroes & Villains) 3:02
  • 3 Too Many Nights 3:19
  • 4 Raindrops (Insane) 3:08
  • 5 Umbrella 3:42
  • 6 Trance 3:14
  • 7 Around Me 3:11
  • 8 Metro Spider 2:54
  • 9 I Can’t Save You (interlude) 1:30
  • 10 Creepin’ 3:41
  • 11 Niagara Falls (Foot or 2) 3:27
  • 12 Walk Em Down (Don’t Kill Civilians) 5:10
  • 13 Lock on Me 2:54
  • 14 Feel the Fiyaaaah 3:03
  • 15 All the Money 2:45

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