I Never Liked You
Future · 2022
48 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B
A sprawling mix of melodic trap and introspective lyrics layered over Future's signature hypnotic beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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712PM Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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WAIT FOR U — This track stands out for its emotive narrative, blending melodic elements with heartfelt themes of love and longing, featuring strong contributions from Drake and Tems.
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PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ — The song encapsulates Future's signature style, combining catchy hooks with a laid-back flow that highlights his mastery of modern trap production.
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I'M DAT NIGGA — This track showcases Future's confident delivery and clever wordplay, establishing an assertive tone that resonates throughout the album.
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CHICKENS — With its compelling storytelling and vivid imagery, this track exemplifies Future's ability to weave personal experiences into broader themes of ambition and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic trap with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of melodic hooks layered over trap beats, with Future's vocal delivery alternating between rapping and singing.
- Several tracks incorporate guest features that shift the dynamic, such as 'WAIT FOR U,' which contrasts Future's style with Drake's more polished approach.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady flow with engaging variety
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- consistent energy throughout listening
- for relaxed social settings
- melodic hooks that invite replay
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek deep lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Future's success with chart-topping hits and solidifies his status in hip-hop.
- Themes
- Atlanta nightlife· loyalty struggles· bravado in love
- Career context
- By the time 'I Never Liked You' was released in April 2022, Future had established himself as a leading voice in hip-hop after multiple chart-topping albums. This project followed his critically acclaimed 'High Off Life' from 2020, further solidifying his influence and dominance in the genre while also reflecting personal growth and vulnerability in his lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Young Thug· Travis Scott· Lil Uzi Vert
Tracklist
- 1 712PM Start here 2:53
- 2 I’M DAT NIGGA 4:31
- 3 KEEP IT BURNIN 3:27
- 4 FOR A NUT 3:27
- 5 PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ 2:52
- 6 GOLD STACKS 2:42
- 7 WAIT FOR U 3:09
- 8 LOVE YOU BETTER 2:09
- 9 MASSAGING ME 1:46
- 10 CHICKENS 3:15
- 11 WE JUS WANNA GET HIGH 2:13
- 12 VOODOO 3:31
- 13 HOLY GHOST 2:50
- 14 THE WAY THINGS GOING 2:59
- 15 I’M ON ONE 3:56
- 16 BACK TO THE BASICS 2:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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