TrapStar Turnt PopStar
PnB Rock · 2019
53 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and streetwise narratives, capturing the duality of PnB Rock's artistry.
Top tracks — play these first
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MIDDLE CHILD — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics and catchy chorus, addressing themes of aspiration and struggle within the context of youth culture.
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Go to Mars — With its playful production and uplifting vibe, this song encapsulates the album's overall tone, combining fun lyrics with a danceable beat.
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I Like Girls — This track showcases PnB Rock's signature blend of humor and charm, making it a standout party anthem that resonates with listeners seeking lighthearted themes.
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Nowadays — Featuring a catchy hook that reflects on contemporary relationships, this track highlights PnB Rock's knack for creating relatable content wrapped in infectious melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with street narratives, showcasing PnB Rock's duality but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of melodic hooks across nearly all tracks, creating an earworm quality that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments or narrative interludes, adding a storytelling element to the overall flow.
- The production often shifts between upbeat tempos and slower, more introspective moments, with transitions that maintain listener engagement.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 bursts of catchy hooks
- streetwise narratives with flair
- for upbeat gatherings
- vibrant melodies for road trips
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, introspective pieces
- dislike short track formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, TrapStar Turnt PopStar was PnB Rock's second studio album, following his debut album GTTM: Going Through the Motions from 2017. At this point, he was solidifying his place in the contemporary R&B and hip-hop scene, showcasing a more polished sound while maintaining his roots in trap music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Boogie wit da Hoodie· Lil Tjay· Rod Wave
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dreamin’ 2:38
- 2 I Need More 2:59
- 3 Deez Streetz 2:37
- 4 Go to Mars 2:31
- 5 Penny Proud 2:39
- 6 MIDDLE CHILD 2:31
- 7 F**k Up the City 3:36
- 8 Nowadays 3:04
- 9 Now or Never 2.0 3:35
Disc 2
- 1 Swervin’ 3:05
- 2 I Like Girls 2:31
- 3 All These Bandz 3:04
- 4 Put You On 2:58
- 5 Stage Fright 3:30
- 6 Choosin 3:14
- 7 My Ex 2:48
- 8 ABCD (Friend Zone) 2:44
- 9 How It Feels 3:14
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