The Slaughter Tape
21 Savage · 2015
46 min · 14 tracks · trap music · Southern hip-hop · mumble rap
A raw and gritty exploration of street life woven through haunting beats and menacing flows.
Why this album works
'The Slaughter Tape' received critical acclaim for its authentic portrayal of street narratives, garnering attention from major outlets like Pitchfork. It has been pivotal in shaping the mumble rap movement and helped solidify 21 Savage's place in contemporary hip-hop, leading to later commercial success.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening gritty narratives of street life background energy for casual vibes
- Context
- Released on May 15, 2015, 'The Slaughter Tape' marked 21 Savage's debut mixtape, establishing him as a significant voice in the Atlanta trap scene. At this point, he was relatively unknown, having just begun to gain traction with his early singles and collaborations. The mixtape set the stage for his subsequent rise in popularity and influence within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Future· Migos· Lil Yachty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skirt Skirt Standout 3:20
- 2 Pimp 2:21
- 3 Gang 3:45
- 4 Picky 2:56
- 5 Slaughter Ya Daughter Standout 4:38
- 6 Drip 2:58
- 7 Out the Bowl 2:51
- 8 Drinkin' & Driving 3:49
- 9 Start Dying 2:24
- 10 FNB (Fuckin Niggaz Bitches) 3:12
- 11 Million Dollar Lick 3:27
- 12 Seeing Double 3:50
- 13 Heart So Cold Standout 3:25
- 14 Woah 3:09
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