Live Life Fast
Roddy Ricch · 2021
50 min · 18 tracks · trap music
A vibrant blend of West Coast vibes and melodic trap, capturing the hustle and introspection of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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thailand Start here — This track blends melodic hooks with introspective lyrics about escape and ambition, encapsulating the album's central themes of desire and self-reflection.
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paid my dues — Here, Ricch confronts his past struggles while highlighting his journey to success, illustrating a pivotal moment of vulnerability that resonates throughout the album.
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rollercoastin — The track combines catchy production with a narrative about life's ups and downs, effectively mirroring the emotional highs and lows present in Ricch's own life experiences.
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late at night — This song showcases a more romantic side of Ricch, blending smooth vocals with relatable themes of love and longing, demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of energetic and introspective tracks but lacks strong cohesion overall.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a reflective tone before transitioning into more upbeat tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and melodic hooks, characteristic of modern trap music.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining high energy while others slow down for introspection.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with interludes
- party-ready anthems to groove
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- short bursts of energy
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- seek deeply introspective lyrics
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid catalog entry that showcases growth but not a standout in accessibility or recognition.
- Themes
- West Coast hustle· self-reflection journey· ambition and escape
- Career context
- Released in December 2021, Live Life Fast is Roddy Ricch's sophomore album, following his acclaimed debut Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial. At this point in his career, Ricch had established himself as a significant figure in hip-hop, having earned multiple awards and chart-topping hits, making this album a crucial step in solidifying his place in the industry.
Tracklist
- 1 llf 2:25
- 2 thailand Start here 3:20
- 3 all good 3:32
- 4 rollercoastin 3:05
- 5 hibachi 2:50
- 6 paid my dues 2:42
- 7 crash the party 3:06
- 8 no way 3:11
- 9 slow it down 0:54
- 10 man made 3:29
- 11 murda one 2:39
- 12 everything you need 3:27
- 13 moved to miami 3:42
- 14 don’t i 3:33
- 15 bibi's interlude 0:50
- 16 more than a trend 1:36
- 17 late at night 2:54
- 18 25 million 3:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
Kendrick Lamar
Explores West Coast life with vivid storytelling and introspective themes of ambition and struggle.
Care for Me
Saba
Combines melodic flows with introspective lyrics about personal growth and urban challenges.
My Turn
Lil Baby
Shares a similar hustle narrative, blending catchy hooks with reflections on ambition and success.
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