Poison (Swizz Beatz album)
Swizz Beatz · 2018
33 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop
A blend of hard-hitting beats and eclectic samples that showcase Swizz Beatz's distinctive production style and lyrical prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S) — This track stands out for its aggressive production and clever wordplay, embodying the album's gritty energy while featuring standout verses from its collaborators.
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Preach — With its infectious hook and motivational lyrics, this track illustrates Swizz Beatz's ability to blend personal reflection with anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners.
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Cold Blooded — The song showcases a darker, more introspective side of Swizz Beatz, combining haunting instrumentals with intense lyrical delivery that captures the listener's attention.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and features but lacks deep lyrical cohesion across its diverse tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before transitioning into the first full track.
- Each track features a different guest artist, creating a varied vocal landscape while maintaining Swizz Beatz's production style.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and dynamic shifts, keeping the listener engaged throughout.
- The final track serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting the high-energy nature of the preceding songs.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy party starter tracks
- short bursts of adrenaline
- dynamic features keep it fresh
- gradual build to impactful conclusion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, meditative pieces
- seek slow, relaxed tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Poison' was released in January 2018, Swizz Beatz was stepping back into the spotlight after several years focused on other projects, including his work as a producer and collaborations with various artists. This album marked his first full-length project since 2011's 'Haute Living', reflecting a reinvigoration of his solo career amidst ongoing contributions to hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Timbaland· Pharrell Williams· Just Blaze
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Preach
The verses shift from self-empowerment to addressing societal issues directly brings urgency to the message.
This pivot not only broadens the thematic scope of the song but also establishes a connection between personal experience and larger societal challenges.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Poison Intro 1:43
- 2 Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S) 2:35
- 3 Come Again 3:00
- 4 Something Dirty / Pic Got Us 2:46
- 5 Preach 2:19
- 6 Echo 5:05
- 7 Cold Blooded 3:48
- 8 25 Soldiers 4:48
- 9 Stunt 2:59
- 10 SWIZZMONTANA 3:58
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