What makes Yellow Tape by Key Glock notable?

Upon its release, 'Yellow Tape' debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200, marking a notable entry for Key Glock into mainstream charts. The album's success contributed to the growing recognition of Memphis rap, showcasing the city's influence in contemporary hip-hop and establishing Key Glock as a leading figure in the genre. Released on January 31, 2020, 'Yellow Tape' is Key Glock's debut studio album following a series of successful mixtapes. At this point in his career, he was gaining significant traction in the Southern hip-hop scene, having previously collaborated with Young Dolph and released popular projects like 'Glockoma'. This album solidified his presence as a prominent voice in trap music.

How many songs are on Yellow Tape?

Yellow Tape has 16 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Yellow Tape

Key Glock · 2020

45 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop

A confident blend of sharp lyricism and catchy melodies over hard-hitting beats defines this Memphis rap showcase.

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Top tracks — play these first

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What Goes Around Comes Around — This track features a reflective narrative on loyalty and betrayal, showcasing Key Glock's storytelling abilities and lyrical depth against an infectious beat.
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Dough — With its catchy hook and high-energy production, this track encapsulates the album's overall vibe while highlighting Key Glock's confidence and ambition.
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Mr. Glock — This song serves as a bold declaration of identity, with clever wordplay and a memorable flow that exemplifies Key Glock's distinct style within the trap genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid lyricism and production but doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of heavy bass and crisp hi-hats across nearly all tracks, creating a unified sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 1997 2:23
2 Dough 3:18
3 Word on the Streets 3:26
4 Ooh 2:48
5 What Goes Around Comes Around 3:12
6 Crash 2:31
7 Look at They Face 2:45
8 I’m Just Sayin 2:39
9 Biig Boyy! 2:58
10 Flyest Highest Coolest Smoothest 2:47
11 Loaded 2:33
12 Fuck All Dat 2:35
13 Mr. Glock 2:26
14 Amen 3:11
15 Stop Playin 2:55
16 1 of 1 2:58

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