Top tracks — play these first
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I Feel Like Pac / I Feel Like Biggie — This track pays homage to two legendary figures in hip-hop while blending contemporary sounds with nostalgic references, embodying Khaled's mission to connect generations.
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No New Friends — As a celebration of loyalty and lasting relationships, this track captures the essence of Khaled's brand, featuring contributions from several prominent artists that illustrate his collaborative spirit.
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Suffering From Success Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and triumph in the music industry, showcasing Khaled's personal narrative intertwined with larger industry insights.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong collaborations and energetic production but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of guest artists, with multiple collaborations on nearly every track, creating a varied vocal landscape.
- The production employs heavy use of synthesizers and bass drops, contributing to an energetic and vibrant sound across the album.
- 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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4/10
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
- celebratory anthems for group settings
- dynamic flow with high energy
- peaks of confidence and swagger
- short bursts of engaging content
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer slow, patient listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a significant commercial achievement, debuting at number one.
- Themes
- celebrity culture· loyalty in hip-hop· wealth paradox· legacy of Tupac and Biggie
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Suffering from Success was DJ Khaled's seventh studio album, following his successful 2012 album Kiss the Ring. At this point in his career, Khaled had solidified his role as a major player in the hip-hop industry, leveraging his connections to feature numerous high-profile artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Metro Boomin· Mustard· T-Pain
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No New Friends
The chorus emphasizes the importance of loyalty by repeatedly asserting that new acquaintances are not needed when true friends are present.
By centering on loyalty, this moment reinforces Khaled's broader message about authenticity in relationships within the competitive music scene.
Tracklist
- 1 Obama (Winning More Interlude) 0:44
- 2 Suffering From Success Start here 3:30
- 3 I Feel Like Pac / I Feel Like Biggie 3:59
- 4 You Don’t Want These Problems 4:36
- 5 Blackball 3:59
- 6 No Motive 2:44
- 7 I’m Still 4:52
- 8 I Wanna Be With You 4:12
- 9 No New Friends 5:08
- 10 Give It All To Me 3:34
- 11 Hells Kitchen 4:07
- 12 Never Surrender 6:25
- 13 Murcielago (Doors Go Up) 2:44
- 14 Black Ghost 2:54
- 15 Take That Off 4:09
- 16 Weed And Hennessy 2:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
God Forgives, I Don't
Rick Ross
Similar grand production and themes of wealth and success in the hip-hop narrative.
Yeezus
Kanye West
Explores celebrity culture and ambition with a bold sonic approach and provocative themes.
Nothing Was the Same
Drake
Shares themes of loyalty, success, and introspection with a polished, expansive sound.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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