What makes The Bigger Artist by A Boogie wit da Hoodie notable?

This album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting A Boogie's rising popularity. Additionally, the track 'Drowning' achieved multi-platinum status, further establishing him as a key figure in contemporary hip-hop and influencing the melodic rap movement. The Bigger Artist is A Boogie wit da Hoodie's debut studio album, released shortly after his successful mixtapes. This album marked a significant moment in his career, solidifying his presence in the hip-hop scene and showcasing his ability to blend melodic hooks with rap verses.

Who is The Bigger Artist for?

The Bigger Artist works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove throughout, introspective lyrics with bravado and for late-night drives.

How many songs are on The Bigger Artist?

The Bigger Artist has 15 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

The Bigger Artist

A Boogie wit da Hoodie · 2017

51 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

Melodic trap beats intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Drowning — This track features a memorable hook and poignant lyrics about struggle and perseverance, resonating deeply with listeners and contributing to A Boogie's breakout success.
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Undefeated — With its empowering message and catchy beat, this song showcases A Boogie's distinctive style while reinforcing themes of resilience amidst adversity.
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Say A' — This track highlights A Boogie's signature blend of melody and rap, capturing the emotional complexity of relationships in a concise format.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases A Boogie's melodic style but lacks strong cohesion in its overall flow.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that predominantly use melodic trap beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
The production includes layered synths and bass-heavy beats, with some tracks featuring minimalistic instrumentation that allows the lyrics to take center stage.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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

steady mid-tempo groove throughout
introspective lyrics with bravado
for late-night drives
engaging storytelling across tracks

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek purely upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: The Bigger Artist is A Boogie wit da Hoodie's debut studio album, released shortly after his successful mixtapes. This album marked a significant moment in his career, solidifying his presence in the hip-hop scene and showcasing his ability to blend melodic hooks with rap verses.
Stylistic neighbors: Lil Tjay· Juice WRLD· Polo G