Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial
Roddy Ricch · 2019
43 min · 16 tracks · trap music
A fusion of hard-hitting trap beats and melodic hooks that encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of modern youth.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Box Start here — This track features a catchy hook and clever wordplay that contributed to its viral success and widespread appeal, becoming an anthem for many listeners.
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High Fashion — With its smooth production and romantic themes, this track showcases Roddy's versatility as he seamlessly blends rap with melodic elements.
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War Baby — This song delves into personal struggles and societal issues, highlighting Roddy's ability to convey deep messages through his music while retaining commercial appeal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines melodic hooks with trap beats, reflecting modern youth struggles while maintaining a cohesive sound despite some interludes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a tone before launching into the lead single, which features a distinctive hook and rhythmic flow.
- Several tracks feature interludes or skits that break up the flow, such as 'Elyse's Skit', providing narrative context to the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- catchy hooks and melodies
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Roddy Ricch's mainstream reputation and included a viral hit.
- Themes
- Los Angeles hustle· trap music triumphs
- Career context
- Roddy Ricch was on the brink of mainstream stardom when he released his debut studio album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, in December 2019. This album followed his successful mixtape, Feed tha Streets II, which had established him as a rising star in West Coast hip-hop. The release marked a pivotal moment in his career as he transitioned from underground acclaim to becoming a chart-topping artist.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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War Baby
The narrative shifts from personal pain to resilience, revealing layers of vulnerability amidst tough circumstances.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Intro 2:15
- 2 The Box Start here 3:16
- 3 Start Wit Me 2:38
- 4 Perfect Time 2:22
- 5 Moonwalkin 2:47
- 6 Big Stepper 2:55
- 7 Gods Eyes 2:15
- 8 Peta 3:18
Disc 2
- 1 Boom Boom Room 2:47
- 2 Elyse's Skit 0:23
- 3 High Fashion 3:40
- 4 Bacc Seat 2:52
- 5 Roll Dice 2:50
- 6 Prayers to the Trap God 2:40
- 7 Tip Toe 3:05
- 8 War Baby 3:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
My Turn
Lil Baby
Shares the same blend of melodic hooks and hard-hitting beats reflecting personal struggles and triumphs.
Kirk
DaBaby
Captures a similar energetic vibe with introspective lyrics about success and resilience in modern life.
Die a Legend
Polo G
Explores themes of ambition and hardship while merging melodic flows with contemporary trap production.
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