State of Emergency
22 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of melodic flows and hard-hitting beats encapsulating the struggles and aspirations of urban life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Zoo York — This track captures Lil Tjay's distinctive melodic flow while detailing the hustle of urban life, making it a standout representation of his lyrical style.
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Ice Cold Start here — Ice Cold features a catchy hook and introspective lyrics that reflect on success and the pressures it brings, showcasing Tjay’s ability to blend personal storytelling with mainstream appeal.
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Shoot for the Stars — In this track, Lil Tjay expresses ambition and determination, embodying the hopeful essence that permeates much of his work, making it a critical moment on the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong hooks and varied production but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- Tracks four through six introduce more varied production styles, including trap beats and atmospheric synths, which shift the overall mood.
- The EP closes with 'Gettin Lit', which employs a slower tempo and introspective lyrics, contrasting with the preceding tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- high-energy party starter
- quick bursts of intensity
- urban storytelling vibes
- engaging tracks for commutes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This EP solidified Lil Tjay's presence post his debut, showcasing growth.
- Themes
- New York ambition· street life pressures
- Career context
- Released in 2020, State of Emergency is Lil Tjay's first project after his breakthrough debut album True 2 Myself from 2019. This EP solidified his presence in the hip-hop scene, showcasing his growth as an artist while navigating themes of resilience and street life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Boogie wit da Hoodie· Polo G· Juice WRLD
Tracklist
- 1 Ice Cold Start here 3:20
- 2 Zoo York 3:34
- 3 Shoot for the Stars 2:27
- 4 Wet Em Up, Pt. 2 3:11
- 5 City on My Back 3:24
- 6 My City 3:02
- 7 Gettin Lit 3:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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