Top Shotta
NLE Choppa · 2020
61 min · 20 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of trap beats and catchy hooks, layered with NLE Choppa's aggressive yet melodic delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Daydream Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Shotta Flow 3 — This track exemplifies NLE Choppa's signature style, featuring an infectious hook and rapid-fire verses that capture his youthful bravado and street narratives.
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Walk Em Down — Pairing Choppa's energetic delivery with Roddy Ricch's smooth vocals, this collaboration highlights the intersection of different styles within modern hip-hop while addressing themes of loyalty and survival.
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Camelot — 'Camelot' showcases Choppa's ability to blend melodic elements with hard-hitting bars, making it a standout track that contributed to his growing fanbase and streaming success.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Top Shotta showcases NLE Choppa's energetic style with solid production but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of trap beats across nearly all tracks, creating a cohesive sound throughout.
- Several tracks utilize call-and-response structures, engaging the listener and enhancing the energetic vibe.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the high-energy majority of the album.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick, impactful listening sessions
- energetic workout motivation
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short bursts of intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified NLE Choppa's position after his viral success.
- Themes
- Memphis street life· survival loyalty
- Career context
- Top Shotta marks NLE Choppa's debut studio album, following his breakout success with the viral single 'Shotta Flow.' Released in January 2020, this project solidified his position in the hip-hop scene as a leading voice in Memphis rap, showcasing his dynamic style and lyrical prowess.
Tracklist
- 1 Daydream Start here 2:23
- 2 Double Bacc 3:14
- 3 Make Em Say 3:23
- 4 Camelot 2:29
- 5 Walk Em Down 2:53
- 6 Murda Talk 2:24
- 7 Who TF Up in My Trap 2:25
- 8 Shotta Flow 3 3:01
- 9 Top Shotta Flow 2:47
- 10 Shotta Flow 4 3:37
- 11 Shotta Flow 5 2:25
- 12 Neighborhood Watch 3:22
- 13 Can’t Take It 3:06
- 14 Gamble With My Heart 3:03
- 15 Molly 3:23
- 16 Paranoid 3:00
- 17 Narrow Road 4:00
- 18 Watch Out for the Narcs 3:36
- 19 Made It Happen 2:52
- 20 Depression 4:03
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Time Served
Moneybagg Yo
Shares a similar blend of catchy hooks and street narratives, rooted in Memphis rap tradition.
PTSD
G Herbo
Explores themes of survival and loyalty with aggressive yet melodic delivery over hard-hitting beats.
My Turn
Lil Baby
Combines vibrant trap production with personal and street-oriented storytelling, echoing Choppa's energy.
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