What makes Keep Flexin by Rich the Kid notable?

The album helped solidify Rich the Kid's presence in the music industry, peaking at number 48 on the Billboard 200. It also showcased the emerging sound of mumble rap, influencing subsequent artists and contributing to the genre's mainstream acceptance. Released on January 1, 2016, 'Keep Flexin' was Rich the Kid's debut studio album, following a series of well-received mixtapes. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish himself as a significant figure in the Southern hip-hop scene, leveraging his growing popularity from collaborations and features.

Who is Keep Flexin for?

Keep Flexin works well if you're into steady mid-tempo party vibe, catchy hooks for group listening and carefree energy for social settings.

How many songs are on Keep Flexin?

Keep Flexin has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Keep Flexin

Rich the Kid · 2016

41 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop

Energetic beats and catchy hooks define this vibrant collection of trap anthems bursting with confidence and swagger.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blessings — This track epitomizes Rich the Kid's signature sound, blending melodic flow with an infectious hook that captures his rise to success.
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I Don't Care — With its carefree attitude and catchy chorus, this track serves as an anthem for living authentically without concern for others' opinions.
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New Wave — Featuring a bouncy production and playful lyrics, this song highlights Rich the Kid's ability to create tracks that resonate within the party scene.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic trap beats and catchy hooks but lacks depth and variation in composition.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hat patterns across nearly all tracks, creating a uniform trap sound.
Several tracks include guest appearances from other artists, which adds variety in vocal delivery and lyrical content.
The last three tracks maintain a high energy level but introduce slightly different instrumental textures, preventing monotony.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 party vibe
catchy hooks for group listening
carefree energy for social settings
short tracks for quick enjoyment
fun anthems for celebrations

Maybe skip if you

prefer deep, introspective themes
seek long, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on January 1, 2016, 'Keep Flexin' was Rich the Kid's debut studio album, following a series of well-received mixtapes. At this point in his career, he was beginning to establish himself as a significant figure in the Southern hip-hop scene, leveraging his growing popularity from collaborations and features.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil Baby· Gunna· Young Thug