I Still Am cover

Released 9 years ago this October

I Still Am

Yo Gotti · 2017

44 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective storytelling and Southern swagger.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Rake It Up — This track features an infectious hook and high-profile collaboration with Nicki Minaj, blending playful lyrics with a catchy beat that exemplifies contemporary Southern rap.
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    Betrayal — Opening the album with raw honesty, this track delves into themes of trust and deception, setting a reflective tone for the project.
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    Different — Here, Gotti showcases his versatility, combining a melodic flow with poignant lyrics about personal growth and resilience against adversity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album combines gritty beats with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but limited long-term appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a slow, heavy beat on 'Betrayal', setting a dark tone that persists through most tracks.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal deliveries, where Yo Gotti alternates between rapping and melodic hooks, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
  • The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo flow throughout
  • gritty storytelling with resilience
  • urban life reflections and themes
  • for daily commutes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek more melodic variations

Where this album fits

Career context
I Still Am marks Yo Gotti's eighth studio album, released after his breakthrough with the Gold-certified The Art of Hustle in 2016. By this point, he had solidified his reputation as a leading figure in Southern hip-hop, expanding his audience and influence.
Stylistic neighbors
Moneybagg Yo· Young Dolph· Blac Youngsta

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Betrayal 4:25
  • 2 Back Gate 3:12
  • 3 Brown Bag 2:48
  • 4 Rake It Up 4:35
  • 5 Juice 2:29
  • 6 Different 3:23
  • 7 Save It for Me 3:57
  • 8 2908 3:42
  • 9 One on One 3:50
  • 10 Oh Yeah 3:11
  • 11 Yellow Tape 3:24
  • 12 Don’t Wanna Go Back 3:28
  • 13 Around the World 2:23

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