Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1
Kodak Black · 2022
50 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop
A raw blend of Southern hip-hop and trap that exudes confidence and street authenticity through its brash lyrics and punchy beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kodak the Boss Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album, highlighting Kodak's assertive persona and lyrical prowess right from the start.
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If You Ever — In this track, Kodak delves into themes of loyalty and betrayal, offering a more introspective glimpse into his personal journey amidst bravado.
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Demand My Respect — This song is a declaration of Kodak's status in the industry, directly addressing critics and affirming his place among hip-hop's elite.
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I Can’t Sleep — Here, Kodak expresses vulnerability, reflecting on mental health issues with an honesty that contrasts sharply with the album’s more aggressive moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic production with personal themes, though it follows familiar patterns in hip-hop.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hats, typical of trap music, across nearly all tracks.
- Many tracks employ repetitive hooks that emphasize Kodak's vocal delivery and lyrical themes of resilience and street life.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with aggressive beats, while the latter half introduces slower tempos and introspective lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back yet confident vibe
- short tracks for quick engagement
- gritty sound for late-night drives
- consistent energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek complex musical arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Significant post-prison release that solidified his influence in hip-hop.
- Themes
- post-prison resilience· street loyalty and betrayal· Southern hip-hop bravado
- Career context
- Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1 is Kodak Black's first project since his release from prison in early 2022, marking a significant moment in his career after a series of legal issues. This album comes as he aims to reclaim his place in the rap scene, following the commercial success of his previous works such as 'Bill Israel' released in late 2020.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Uzi Vert· 21 Savage· Juice WRLD
Tracklist
- 1 Kodak the Boss Start here 2:13
- 2 300 Blackout 2:46
- 3 Slay Like Santa 2:13
- 4 If You Ever 3:37
- 5 I Can’t Sleep 2:25
- 6 Demand My Respect 2:32
- 7 Play 2:03
- 8 Starter Kit 2:36
- 9 I’m So Awesome 3:07
- 10 Game From Pluto 2:49
- 11 Walk 2:46
- 12 Spin 2:31
- 13 Ammunition 3:12
- 14 Hop Out Shoot 2:57
- 15 Kutthroat Barbie 2:44
- 16 At the Cross 2:30
- 17 Freezing My Pinky 2:19
- 18 Bad Man 2:18
- 19 Silencer 3:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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