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TattleTales

6ix9ine · 2020

32 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop

A chaotic blend of aggressive beats and brash lyricism that reflects the tumultuous life of its creator.

Top tracks — play these first

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    TROLLZ — This track features a catchy hook and showcases 6ix9ine's signature style while addressing his critics directly, making it a cultural moment post-prison.
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    GOOBA — As a bold comeback single, GOOBA combines aggressive beats with defiant lyrics, capturing the essence of 6ix9ine's return to music after incarceration.
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    LOCKED UP, PT. 2 — This track serves as a reflective piece on 6ix9ine's experiences with incarceration, providing insight into his mindset during a turbulent time.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

35 /100
Lowland
Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and aggressive sound reflect its polarizing nature but lacks cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The album features a rapid-fire delivery with frequent shifts in flow, often switching between melodic hooks and aggressive verses.
  • Several tracks utilize heavy bass drops and distorted synths, creating a chaotic sonic landscape that matches the lyrical content.
Composition 25% of the score
5/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
3/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of high energy
  • frantic pacing for quick thrills
  • party vibes for group settings
  • cathartic release through aggression

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer longer, reflective pieces
  • seek melodic, soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 4, 2020, TattleTales marks 6ix9ine's first studio album after his controversial prison release in April of the same year. This album follows his previous project, Dummy Boy, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 in 2018. At this point in his career, 6ix9ine was navigating the complexities of fame, legal troubles, and public scrutiny.
Stylistic neighbors
Lil Pump· XXXTentacion· Trippie Redd

Tracklist

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

  • 1 LOCKED UP, PT. 2 3:23
  • 2 TUTU 2:44
  • 3 GOOBA 2:12
  • 4 WAIT 1:50
  • 5 CHARLIE 2:01
  • 6 TROLLZ 3:23
  • 7 NINI 2:18
  • 8 PUNANI 1:55
  • 9 YAYA 2:30
  • 10 LEAH 2:57
  • 11 GATA 1:52
  • 12 GTL 3:18
  • 13 AVA 2:05
  • 14 WOO

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