What makes Rich Boy by Rich Boy notable?

The album features the hit single 'Throw Some D’s', which became a major club anthem and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its infectious sound helped contribute to the rise of Southern hip-hop in the mid-2000s, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Rich Boy was released as the artist's debut album in March 2007, marking his entry into the mainstream hip-hop scene after gaining attention with his single 'Throw Some D’s'. At this point, he was establishing himself as a promising voice in Southern rap, following a period of local success in Alabama.

How many songs are on Rich Boy?

Rich Boy has 16 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Rich Boy

Rich Boy · 2007

68 min · 16 tracks

A vibrant mix of Southern hip-hop beats and catchy hooks reflecting the swagger of urban lifestyle and ambition.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Throw Some D’s — This track encapsulates Rich Boy's signature style with its catchy hook and laid-back production, serving as a defining anthem for his career.
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Boy Looka Here — This track showcases Rich Boy's confident delivery and lyrical bravado, effectively introducing listeners to his persona and Southern influences.
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Good Things — With a more introspective tone, this track highlights Rich Boy's versatility, balancing street narratives with themes of aspiration and success.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a mix of energetic and introspective tracks, reflecting Southern hip-hop's influence in the mid-2000s.

What we noticed

The production heavily utilizes Southern hip-hop elements, including syncopated rhythms and layered vocal samples.

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: 6/10
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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Good Things

The verse shifts to reflect on personal struggles before embracing hope and ambition.

This structural turn contrasts earlier braggadocio by allowing vulnerability, creating a deeper connection to the listener.

Tracklist

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

1 The Madness 3:03
2 Role Models 3:49
3 Boy Looka Here 3:51
4 Throw Some D’s 4:23
5 What It Do 3:41
6 Good Things 4:22
7 Hustla Balla Gangsta Mack 4:06
8 Touch That Ass 3:45
9 On the Regular 3:39
10 Gangsta (interlude) 2:42
11 Get to Poppin 3:18
12 And I Love You 4:31
13 Lost Girls 3:57
14 Ghetto Rich 4:02
15 Let’s Get This Paper 8:59
16 Throw Some D’s (remix) 5:51

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