What makes Off the Yak by Young M.A notable?

The album was well-received for its lyrical authenticity and production quality, with tracks like 'Successful' gaining traction on streaming platforms. It contributed to Young M.A's continued influence in the hip-hop scene, particularly among female rappers, by highlighting her unique narrative style and unapologetic confidence. By the time 'Off the Yak' was released in May 2021, Young M.A had solidified her position as a prominent figure in hip-hop following her breakout hit 'OOOUUU' in 2016. This project marked her first full-length album since her 2019 debut, allowing her to further explore personal themes and showcase artistic growth amidst a competitive landscape.

Who is Off the Yak for?

Off the Yak works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow, short, punchy tracks and catchy hooks throughout.

How many songs are on Off the Yak?

Off the Yak has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Off the Yak

Young M.A · 2021

32 min · 11 tracks · hip-hop

A dynamic blend of confident bars and infectious hooks, showcasing Young M.A's signature flow over vibrant beats.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Successful — This track opens the album with a powerful declaration of ambition and self-assuredness, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Don Diva — In this track, Young M.A reflects on her journey and status in the game, blending personal storytelling with catchy rhythms that resonate deeply.
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Yak Thoughts — This introspective track showcases Young M.A's vulnerability as she delves into her thoughts and feelings, contrasting with the assertive tone of earlier songs.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Young M.A delivers strong bars over diverse beats, maintaining energy and flow throughout the album.

What we noticed

The album opens with a confident anthem, 'Successful', that sets a high-energy tone, followed by tracks that maintain a similar upbeat tempo.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo flow
short, punchy tracks
catchy hooks throughout
braggadocious yet introspective vibes
quick listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'Off the Yak' was released in May 2021, Young M.A had solidified her position as a prominent figure in hip-hop following her breakout hit 'OOOUUU' in 2016. This project marked her first full-length album since her 2019 debut, allowing her to further explore personal themes and showcase artistic growth amidst a competitive landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil' Kim· Rico Nasty· Nicki Minaj

Tracklist

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

1 Successful 2:23
2 Friendly Reminder 3:43
3 Hello Baby 2:58
4 Henny’d Up 2:40
5 Don Diva 3:03
6 Nasty 2:36
7 Big Steppa 2:14
8 Klub Stories 2:43
9 Maaan 2:47
10 Yak Thoughts 3:45
11 Off the Yak 3:31

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