Wins & Losses
Meek Mill · 2017
69 min · 17 tracks · trap music
A gritty exploration of resilience and ambition, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wins and Losses — The title track sets the tone for the album, juxtaposing personal triumphs with setbacks while showcasing Meek's signature flow and emotional vulnerability.
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1942 Flows — This standout track features incisive lyrics that critique social injustices and personal hardships, demonstrating Meek’s growth as a lyricist.
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Young Black America — Collaborating with A$AP Ferg, this song addresses the struggles faced by young Black men in America, merging poignant storytelling with an infectious beat.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective storytelling with hard-hitting beats, showcasing Meek Mill's lyrical depth amidst varied production.
What we noticed
- Tracks like '1942 Flows' and 'We Ball' utilize layered vocal harmonies and ad-libs to enhance emotional delivery.
- The production includes heavy bass lines and trap beats, while introspective lyrics often contrast with the aggressive instrumentals.
- 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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective storytelling with raw honesty
- reflective moments amidst hard-hitting beats
- uplifting anthems for personal triumph
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek consistent, uniform pacing
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a significant artistic statement and lyrical depth in Meek's career.
- Career context
- Released on July 21, 2017, Wins & Losses marked Meek Mill's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed album Dreams Worth More Than Money. At this point in his career, Meek was navigating the complexities of legal troubles and personal struggles while striving to redefine his narrative in the hip-hop landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wins and Losses 3:09
- 2 Heavy Heart 4:12
- 3 F*** That Check Up 4:18
- 4 Whatever You Need 3:25
- 5 1942 Flows 4:42
- 6 Issues 3:31
- 7 We Ball 3:47
- 8 These Scars 3:50
- 9 Connect the Dots 4:20
- 10 Fall Thru 3:14
- 11 Never Lose 5:54
- 12 Glow Up 3:30
- 13 Young Black America 4:01
- 14 Open 4:18
- 15 Ball Player 3:37
- 16 Made It From Nothing 4:47
- 17 Price 4:35
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