Pretty Girls Like Trap Music cover

Pretty Girls Like Trap Music

2 Chainz · 2017

54 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant mix of catchy hooks and hard-hitting beats that captures the essence of modern trap music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Good Drank — Featuring guest appearances from Gucci Mane and Quavo, this track blends smooth melodies with clever wordplay, embodying the laid-back yet confident vibe of the album.
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    It's a Vibe — This collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign, Trey Songz, and Jhené Aiko stands out for its catchy chorus and infectious rhythm, highlighting the album's party atmosphere.
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    Blue Cheese — The track showcases 2 Chainz's signature braggadocio over a minimalist beat, making it a quintessential example of trap aesthetics and lyrical bravado.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends energetic beats with varied lyrical content, showcasing modern trap's appeal.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hats, characteristic of trap music, throughout its 14 tracks.
  • Several tracks incorporate guest verses from other artists, creating a dynamic interplay between different vocal styles.
  • The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo with high-energy tracks, while the latter half introduces slower, more introspective moments.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for party vibes
  • catchy hooks for group sing-alongs
  • consistent flow with gradual peaks
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking introspective, slow tracks
  • prefer standalone single hits

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its vibrant sound and catchy hooks, solidifying 2 Chainz's style.
Themes
Atlanta trap scene· party culture· braggadocious lyricism
Career context
By the time 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music' was released in 2017, 2 Chainz had firmly established himself as a prominent figure in hip-hop, following his breakthrough with 'Based on a T.R.U. Story' in 2012. This album marked his fifth studio release and showcased his evolution as both an artist and a business mogul, reflecting his growing influence within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Future· Lil Wayne· Young Thug

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Saturday Night 4:31
  • 2 Riverdale Rd 3:24
  • 3 Good Drank 3:42
  • 4 4 AM 4:15
  • 5 Door Swangin 3:08
  • 6 Realize 3:51
  • 7 Poor Fool 3:41
  • 8 It’s a Vibe 3:30
  • 9 Rolls Royce Bitch 3:59
  • 10 Sleep When U Die 3:14
  • 11 Trap Check 3:06
  • 12 Blue Cheese 5:08
  • 13 OG Kush Diet 4:10
  • 14 Burglar Bars 5:07

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata