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Released 10 years ago

Wat The Frick EP

Getter · 2016

26 min · 7 tracks · hip-hop

A high-energy collection of bass-heavy tracks that blend trap beats with playful, irreverent lyricism and infectious hooks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wat the Frick (VIP mix) — This track serves as the EP's title piece and exemplifies Getter's signature blend of humor and heavy bass, making it a standout anthem for parties.
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    Hecka Tight — With its catchy hook and energetic drops, this track captures the playful spirit of the EP while showcasing Getter's production prowess.
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    Cool as Frick — This track combines clever lyrical wit with a laid-back groove, reflecting Getter's ability to balance humor with musicality effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic production and playful lyrics but remains within familiar genre boundaries.

What we noticed

  • The EP opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first four songs before introducing a slower groove in '2 High'.
  • Each track features heavy bass drops and trap-style hi-hats, creating a consistent sonic palette throughout.
  • Lyrically, the tracks employ playful and irreverent themes, often using humor and slang that resonate with the genre's culture.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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

  • high-energy party starter vibes
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • short bursts of playful fun
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, contemplative music
  • seek deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Wat The Frick EP' was released in January 2016, Getter was transitioning from his earlier dubstep roots into a more multifaceted electronic sound. This EP followed his breakthrough album 'Shred Collective' and showcased his experimentation with trap music, solidifying his place in the evolving EDM landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Slander· Virtual Self· Excision

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wat the Frick (VIP mix) 5:19
  • 2 Hecka Tight 3:50
  • 3 Fricken Dope 4:14
  • 4 Cool as Frick 3:10
  • 5 Sick Jet Pack Bro 3:41
  • 6 2 High 2:34
  • 7 Something New 4:02

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