What does Skins sound like?

A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production. Rooted in alternative rock and contemporary R&B. Start with "Guardian angel".

Is Skins a good place to start with XXXTentacion?

Yes, Skins is recommended as a starting point for new XXXTentacion listeners. A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production. Released posthumously on December 7, 2018, 'Skins' marked XXXTentacion's first album after his untimely death earlier that year. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a controversial figure in music, known for blending genres and addressing personal struggles in his work, following the commercial success of his debut album '17'.

Skins works well if you're into short bursts of emotional intensity, raw vulnerability throughout the journey and energetic listening for quick sessions.

How many songs are on Skins?

Skins has 10 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Skins

XXXTentacion · 2018

19 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of emotional intensity
raw vulnerability throughout the journey
energetic listening for quick sessions
fragmented thoughts in brief tracks

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, cohesive albums
seek polished mainstream production

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Released posthumously, it showcases XXXTentacion's continued artistic expression.
Themes: emotional struggle· posthumous reflection· loss and isolation
Career context: Released posthumously on December 7, 2018, 'Skins' marked XXXTentacion's first album after his untimely death earlier that year. At this point in his career, he had already established himself as a controversial figure in music, known for blending genres and addressing personal struggles in his work, following the commercial success of his debut album '17'.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil Peep· Juice WRLD· Trippie Redd
If this clicks, go next to: ? — Continues the emotional intensity with varied production and themes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1 by Lil Peep — Explores similar themes of vulnerability and emotional turmoil with a lo-fi production style.

Goodbye & Good Riddance by Juice WRLD — Shares introspective lyrics about heartbreak and struggles, wrapped in minimalist, emotive soundscapes.

Saturation III by Brockhampton — Combines raw emotional honesty with fragmented production, addressing personal and collective struggles.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Guardian angel".

1 Introduction 0:31
2 Guardian angel Start here 1:48
3 Train food 2:44
4 whoa (mind in awe) 2:37
5 BAD! 1:34
6 STARING AT THE SKY 1:25
7 One Minute 3:17
8 difference (interlude) 1:16
9 I don’t let go 2:01
10 what are you so afraid of 2:30

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in XXXTentacion's catalog. Released posthumously, it showcases XXXTentacion's continued artistic expression.

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?

2018

Continues the emotional intensity with varied production and themes.

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17

2017

Sets a foundation of vulnerability and raw emotion that leads into Skins.

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