Released 10 years ago
They Forgot
Lil Durk · 2016
42 min · 13 tracks · trap music
A raw and introspective blend of trap beats layered with gritty narratives from the streets of Chicago.
Top tracks — play these first
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They Forgot Start here — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, reflecting on personal loss and betrayal while employing a haunting melody that draws listeners into its emotional depth.
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Rico — This track stands out for its high-energy delivery and sharp lyrical content, demonstrating Durk's ability to blend storytelling with infectious hooks that engage his audience.
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Victim — With its introspective lyrics about overcoming adversity, this song highlights Durk's vulnerability, providing a counterpoint to the bravado often found in his genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective lyrics with trap beats, showcasing Durk's growth while maintaining some conventional elements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive beats and introspective lyrics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and ad-libs, creating a dense soundscape typical of trap music.
- The themes of struggle and resilience are woven throughout the lyrics, often reflecting personal experiences and street narratives.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady pacing for focused listening
- raw narratives about urban struggles
- consistent flow with gradual development
- reflective moments of resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy narrative explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album showcases growing commercial appeal and solidifies his presence in hip-hop.
- Career context
- Released on November 26, 2016, They Forgot marks Lil Durk's third studio album, following his 2015 project, Remember My Name. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his presence in the Chicago drill scene and expanding his fanbase after notable collaborations and a string of mixtape releases.
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 1:49
- 2 They Forgot Start here 3:29
- 3 Too Late 3:34
- 4 Hard Shit 2:52
- 5 Rico 2:52
- 6 Young Niggas 3:15
- 7 We Dem Niggas 4:19
- 8 Shooter2x 3:20
- 9 Back 2 Back 3:03
- 10 Victim 3:56
- 11 Rider Chick 3:06
- 12 Rich Forever 3:08
- 13 Street Life 3:10
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