Teenage Emotions
Lil Yachty · 2017
69 min · 21 tracks · hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and introspective lyrics over vibrant trap beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like a Star Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Peek a Boo — This track features an infectious hook and showcases Yachty's unique style, blending catchy melodies with playful lyrics that exemplify the carefree spirit of youth.
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Forever Young — With its reflective lyrics about growing up and the challenges of adolescence, this track captures the album's overarching themes of youth and maturation.
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Bring It Back — The production on this track is emblematic of Yachty's sound, combining modern trap influences with nostalgic elements, making it a standout in both energy and creativity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends playful melodies with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion and depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Many songs incorporate playful hooks and repetitive choruses, creating an accessible sound that invites sing-alongs.
- The track 'Otha Shit (Interlude)' serves as a brief pause in the album's flow, breaking up the pacing before returning to more energetic material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- playful and vibrant energy
- wave-like pacing variations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Lil Yachty's commercial success post his debut mixtape.
- Career context
- When Lil Yachty released Teenage Emotions in 2017, he was riding the wave of success from his breakout single 'One Night' and his impactful debut mixtape, Lil Boat. This album came after a year of rapid ascent, establishing him as a major figure in the mumble rap scene and expanding his audience through collaborations and viral moments.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Uzi Vert· Playboi Carti· Trippie Redd
Tracklist
- 1 Like a Star Start here 3:43
- 2 DN Freestyle 2:10
- 3 Peek a Boo 4:06
- 4 Dirty Mouth 2:47
- 5 Harley 2:48
- 6 All Around Me 3:31
- 7 Say My Name 3:06
- 8 All You Had to Say 3:39
- 9 Better 4:02
- 10 Forever Young 2:57
- 11 Lady in Yellow 3:38
- 12 Moments in Time 2:57
- 13 Otha Shit (Interlude) 0:50
- 14 X Men 2:44
- 15 Bring It Back 4:52
- 16 Running With a Ghost 3:51
- 17 FYI (Know Now) 2:45
- 18 Priorities 3:30
- 19 No More 3:12
- 20 Made of Glass 3:58
- 21 Momma (Outro) 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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