Rich Slave
Young Dolph · 2020
44 min · 16 tracks · trap music
A gritty blend of trap beats and reflective storytelling steeped in Southern hip-hop tradition.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up — This track sets the tone for the album with its infectious hook and confident delivery, reflecting Dolph's mastery over his narrative style.
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Death Row — In this song, Dolph juxtaposes themes of wealth with reflections on past struggles, encapsulating the album's central tension between success and adversity.
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Rich Slave — The title track serves as a powerful statement about overcoming systemic oppression while simultaneously achieving financial success, highlighting Dolph's unique perspective.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends trap beats with storytelling, showcasing both aggression and introspection.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and hi-hat patterns typical of trap, with layered synths providing atmospheric depth.
- Young Dolph alternates between aggressive delivery and more introspective verses, allowing for dynamic shifts in tone across the record.
- 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
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 listening experience
- unapologetic ambition and resilience
- short tracks for quick engagement
- in-order listening for flow
- background energy for daily tasks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lengthy immersive sessions
- prefer melodic, soft soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Rich Slave marks Young Dolph's fifth studio album and follows his critically acclaimed project, Role Model. At this point in his career, Dolph had solidified his position as a key figure in Memphis rap, blending street narratives with mainstream appeal. This album came after surviving a shooting in 2017, infusing it with themes of resilience and self-affirmation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Key Glock· Moneybagg Yo· Denzel Curry
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Death Row
The lyrics shift from celebrating wealth to confronting the realities of violence in his past.
This contrast deepens the emotional weight of the track, illustrating how success does not erase previous trauma.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hold Up Hold Up Hold Up 4:02
- 2 Black Friday 2:01
- 3 To Be Honest 2:39
- 4 I See $’s 2:39
- 5 Corduroy Houseshoes (skit) 2:22
- 6 What’s Da Bizness 2:21
- 7 The Land 2:37
- 8 Death Row 3:12
- 9 Cray Cray 2:25
- 10 RNB 3:31
- 11 Rich Slave 2:06
- 12 Until It Rot 2:53
- 13 Blue Diamonds 3:12
- 14 No Sense 2:20
- 15 Benz 3:28
- 16 1 Scale 2:56
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