Top tracks — play these first
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BIG — This track encapsulates Young M.A's signature confident delivery while tackling themes of ambition and success, making it a standout anthem.
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Kold World — In this deeply reflective track, Young M.A reveals vulnerabilities and the harsh realities she's faced, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her life.
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Sober Thoughts — The track features a raw emotional depth as she addresses struggles with addiction and mental health, showcasing her lyrical versatility and honesty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of introspective and assertive themes, though its pacing and length affect its overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a personal tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive beats and reflective lyrics.
- Several tracks feature a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing experience
- bold, confident listening sessions
- reflective moments of vulnerability
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Herstory in the Making is Young M.A's debut studio album, following her breakout success with the viral hit Oooouuu in 2016. At this point, she had established herself as a prominent voice in hip-hop, known for her distinctive style and lyrical prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil' Kim· Rico Nasty· Nicki Minaj
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Mercy (intro) 2:11
- 2 Da Come Up 2:41
- 3 BIG 3:45
- 4 Kold World 3:57
- 5 PettyWap 2:56
- 6 The Lyfestyle 3:25
- 7 Smoove Kriminal 2:41
- 8 Stubborn Ass 3:20
- 9 RNID 3:23
- 10 She Like I’m Like 3:11
- 11 Numb 2:51
- 12 Bipolar 1:58
- 13 Bleed 3:30
- 14 No Love 3:19
- 15 Car Confessions 4:21
- 16 Foreign 3:26
- 17 NNAN 3:13
- 18 My Hitta 3:27
- 19 Sober Thoughts 4:26
- 20 Crime Poetry (outro) 3:16
- 21 PettyWap 2 2:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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