What makes Mudboy by Sheck Wes notable?

The album debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing its commercial impact and solidifying Sheck Wes's place in the hip-hop landscape. Its lead single, 'Mo Bamba,' became a cultural phenomenon, widely used in sports highlights and social media, contributing to the album's visibility. Mudboy marks Sheck Wes's debut studio album, following his breakout single 'Mo Bamba' which gained significant attention in 2017. By the time of this release, he had established himself as a promising voice in East Coast hip-hop, blending his Senegalese roots with contemporary trap influences.

How many songs are on Mudboy?

Mudboy has 14 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 8 years ago this October

Mudboy

Sheck Wes · 2018

49 min · 14 tracks · trap music

A vibrant blend of trap beats and aggressive flows, punctuated by Sheck Wes's dynamic vocal delivery and raw energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mo Bamba — As the breakout hit that propelled Sheck Wes to fame, this track features a catchy hook and relentless energy that encapsulates his style.
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Wanted — This song showcases Sheck Wes’s introspective side, contrasting the braggadocio typical of trap music with deeper reflections on ambition and identity.
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Live Sheck Wes — A high-octane anthem that captures the ecstatic spirit of live performances while reinforcing his persona as a larger-than-life figure in hip-hop.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Mudboy showcases Sheck Wes's energetic style with strong beats and varied vocal techniques, though it has moments that disrupt its cohesion.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hat patterns typical of trap music, creating an energetic backdrop for the vocals.
The interlude 'Burn Slow' serves as a brief pause in the album's intensity, allowing for a moment of reflection before returning to high-energy tracks.

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: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Mindfucker 3:01
2 Live Sheck Wes 2:28
3 Gmail 3:37
4 Wanted 4:02
5 Chippi Chippi 3:49
6 Never Lost 4:21
7 WESPN 4:34
8 Kyrie 2:48
9 Mo Bamba 3:01
10 Burn Slow (interlude) 3:13
11 Jiggy on the Shits 3:23
12 Fuck Everybody 3:03
13 Danimals 3:41
14 Vetements Socks 4:10

What to play next

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Mo Bamba

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