The Lost Boy
Cordae · 2019
45 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · trap music
Fluid verses intertwine with soulful samples, showcasing introspective storytelling over contemporary hip-hop beats.
Why this album works
'The Lost Boy' received widespread acclaim, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album and solidifying Cordae's position in contemporary hip-hop. The album debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its commercial success and cultural resonance.
- Best for
- introspective storytelling journeys reflective late-night listening steady emotional builds
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'The Lost Boy' is Cordae's debut studio album following his critically acclaimed mixtape, 'I’m So Anxious.' At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the new generation of hip-hop artists, gaining attention for his lyricism and authenticity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Xan· Lil Uzi Vert· NLE Choppa
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- From a Birds Eye View — Continues the introspective themes with evolved sound and production.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wintertime 3:00
- 2 Have Mercy Standout 3:22
- 3 Sweet Lawd (skit) 1:08
- 4 Bad Idea 3:54
- 5 Thanksgiving 3:18
- 6 RNP Standout 2:55
- 7 Broke as Fuck 3:16
- 8 Thousand Words 3:20
- 9 Way Back Home Standout 3:19
- 10 Grandma’s House (skit) 1:22
- 11 Been Around 3:23
- 12 Nightmares Are Real 2:47
- 13 Family Matters 3:30
- 14 We Gon Make It 3:56
- 15 Lost & Found 2:40
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