Long Live Nut
YFN Lucci · 2017
32 min · 9 tracks
A blend of gritty street narratives and melodic hooks that showcases vulnerability alongside bravado.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everyday We Lit — This track epitomizes the album's spirit with its infectious chorus and celebration of success against all odds, becoming a standout in Lucci's discography.
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Heartless — With its introspective lyrics, this song reveals a more vulnerable side of Lucci, contrasting sharply with his usual bravado and adding depth to the album.
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Testimony — In this track, Lucci offers personal reflections on his past struggles, providing listeners with a raw glimpse into his life experiences and motivations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends street narratives with melodic hooks, showcasing growth but lacks depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more introspective tone with a slower pace.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that contrast Lucci's gritty delivery, particularly in 'Everyday We Lit'.
- The final track, 'Testimony', shifts to a reflective narrative style, providing a thematic closure to the EP.
- 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
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty street narratives and bravado
- short bursts of melodic hooks
- energizing tracks for social settings
- reflective moments amidst celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek purely introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2017, YFN Lucci was solidifying his presence in the rap scene following breakout success with his singles. 'Long Live Nut' came after his acclaimed EP 'Wish Me Well 2', marking a transitional phase where he sought to expand his artistic range and deeper storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- PnB Rock· MO3· Tee Grizzley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Way Up 5:02
- 2 Heartless 3:36
- 3 Ammunition 4:35
- 4 Been Broke Before 3:21
- 5 10 AM 2:58
- 6 Everyday We Lit 3:17
- 7 Never Worried 3:25
- 8 Turn They Back 3:14
- 9 Testimony 3:20
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