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Let's Start Here

Lil Yachty · 2023

57 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · trap music · pop rap

An experimental blend of psychedelic sounds and introspective lyrics that challenges genre boundaries while showcasing vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments of vulnerability
  • wave-like pacing that engages
  • for reflective listening
  • immersive experience through experimentation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Represents a deliberate departure from Lil Yachty's established sound, exploring new genres.
Themes
psychedelic introspection· emotional vulnerability· creative chaos· existential urgency
Career context
Upon its release on January 27, 2023, 'Let's Start Here' marked Lil Yachty's transition to a more experimental sound, following his previous projects that leaned heavily into trap and mumble rap. This album represents a significant artistic reinvention as it showcases his willingness to explore new musical territories and lyrical depth, positioning him beyond the confines of hip-hop conventions.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Uzi Vert· Playboi Carti· Trippie Redd
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Michigan Boy Boat — Continues the exploration of introspective themes with a fresh sound.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Cosmogramma by Flying Lotus — Explores psychedelic soundscapes and emotional depth with a genre-blurring approach.
Blonde by Frank Ocean — Shares introspective lyrics and a fluid, experimental production style that defies genre boundaries.
Currents by Tame Impala — Combines psychedelic elements with personal themes of transformation and vulnerability.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "the BLACK seminole.".

  • 1 the BLACK seminole. Start here 6:52
  • 2 the ride- 3:11
  • 3 running out of time 4:29
  • 4 pRETTy 2:42
  • 5 :(failure(: 2:47
  • 6 THE zone~ 4:10
  • 7 WE SAW THE SUN! 5:31
  • 8 drive ME crazy! 3:50
  • 9 IVE OFFICIALLY LOST ViSiON!!!! 5:22
  • 10 sAy sOMETHINg 3:33
  • 11 paint THE sky 3:05
  • 12 sHouLd i B? 2:49
  • 13 The Alchemist. 2:57
  • 14 REACH THE SUNSHINE. 5:58

What to play next

This album is considered a Experimental in Lil Yachty's catalog. Represents a deliberate departure from Lil Yachty's established sound, exploring new genres.

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