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Trunk Muzik 0-60

Yelawolf · 2010

45 min · 12 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty blend of Southern hip-hop and rock influences, brimming with confidence and storytelling flair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Trunk Muzik — The title track sets the tone for the album, showcasing Yelawolf's distinct Southern drawl and blending vivid storytelling with hard-hitting beats.
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    Pop the Trunk — This track exemplifies Yelawolf's signature style, combining rapid-fire verses with an infectious chorus that captures the raw energy of Southern street culture.
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    Box Chevy, Part 3 — In this track, Yelawolf reflects on his roots and personal journey through clever wordplay and potent imagery, making it a standout example of his lyrical skill.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Yelawolf's blend of Southern hip-hop and rock creates a distinctive sound, though cohesion dips slightly across tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first track sets a gritty tone with heavy bass and rapid-fire delivery, establishing the album's Southern hip-hop roots.
  • The lyrics often tell personal stories or reflect on life experiences, creating a narrative thread that runs through multiple songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo flow throughout
  • gritty storytelling with raw emotion
  • for late-night drives
  • engaging remixes enhance the experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
  • seek long, immersive journeys

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Yelawolf's reputation in Southern hip-hop after signing with Interscope.
Career context
Released in early 2010, Trunk Muzik 0-60 was Yelawolf's first major project after signing with Interscope Records. This album followed his well-received mixtape, featuring a signature style that melded country rap and hip-hop, positioning him as a fresh voice in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Hopsin· Tech N9ne· Lil Nas X

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Trunk Muzik 3:40
  • 2 Stage Lights (remix) 3:35
  • 3 Good to Go 3:39
  • 4 Pop the Trunk 3:49
  • 5 Box Chevy, Part 3 4:23
  • 6 F.U. 3:15
  • 7 Lick the Cat 3:36
  • 8 Speak Her Sex 2:53
  • 9 I Wish 4:30
  • 10 In This Club 4:00
  • 11 Love Is Not Enough 3:46
  • 12 Mixin’ Up the Medicine (remix) 4:06

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