What makes Look at Me! by XXXTentacion notable?

The song 'Look at Me!' gained viral popularity, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidifying XXXTentacion's presence in the SoundCloud rap scene. It played a pivotal role in shaping the emo rap movement and influenced a wave of artists blending hip-hop with raw emotionality. When 'Look at Me!' was released in December 2015, XXXTentacion was still an emerging artist on SoundCloud. This track became his breakthrough hit, propelling him into the mainstream and defining his subsequent career trajectory.

How many songs are on Look at Me!?

Look at Me! has 1 track, running approximately 2 minutes.

Look at Me!

XXXTentacion · 2015

2 min · 1 track · alternative rock

Raw, aggressive energy collides with haunting melodies, creating a visceral experience that defies genre boundaries.

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Look at Me! — This track is essential as it encapsulates XXXTentacion's signature blend of aggression and vulnerability, setting the tone for his future work and resonating with a generation facing similar struggles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The track's raw energy and emotional contrasts contribute to its distinctiveness within the genre.

What we noticed

The track features a dynamic contrast between aggressive verses and a haunting, melodic chorus that creates an emotional push and pull.
Vocals are delivered with raw intensity, often layered with distortion, enhancing the visceral quality of the sound.
The production employs minimalist instrumentation, allowing the vocal performance to dominate the mix and convey a sense of urgency.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single established XXXTentacion's reputation and popularized SoundCloud rap.
Themes: SoundCloud underground· emotional chaos
Moods: Aggressive· Cathartic
Career context: When 'Look at Me!' was released in December 2015, XXXTentacion was still an emerging artist on SoundCloud. This track became his breakthrough hit, propelling him into the mainstream and defining his subsequent career trajectory.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil Peep· Juice WRLD· Trippie Redd