Young Thug

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Young Thug

His music pulses with a fragmented intensity, marked by off-kilter rhythms and sharp vocal inflections that create a sense of urgency amidst spacious production.

Atlanta hip-hop · Southern hip-hop · dirty south · trap music

United States
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The song

“Pick Up the Phone”

Features an engaging hook and collaborative energy, effectively introducing Young Thug's signature vocal delivery and rhythmic innovation.

About Young Thug

Young Thug matters as a cultural force for the way he has reshaped the landscape of modern hip-hop, pushing linguistic and stylistic boundaries while fostering a sense of authenticity that resonates deeply with audiences.
Young Thug matters as a cultural force for the way he has reshaped the landscape of modern hip-hop, pushing linguistic and stylistic boundaries while fostering a sense of authenticity that resonates deeply with audiences. His influence extends beyond mere sound; he has redefined masculinity within the genre, infusing it with vulnerability and fashion-forward aesthetics that challenge traditional norms, inviting listeners to rethink identity through his unapologetic self-expression. At the core of Young Thug's innovation is his fluid vocal delivery and unconventional song structures, which often eschew conventional hooks in favor of spontaneous lyrical bursts that feel more like conversations than rehearsed performances. This approach creates an exhilarating unpredictability in his music, encouraging collaboration and experimentation among peers while establishing a new template for how rap can be constructed and experienced. Thematically, Young Thug often explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and personal struggle, weaving narratives that balance between raw emotional honesty and playful irreverence. His writing oscillates between storytelling and impressionistic snapshots of life, utilizing a voice that feels both intimate and larger-than-life, embodying contradictions without irony.

16 studio albums· 32 total releases· 9 years· United States

Full discography

Young Thug's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

32 releases • 16 albums • 2 EPS • 2014–2023
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EPs ()

Hear No Evil album by Young Thug

Hear No Evil

2018

Young Martha album by Young Thug

Young Martha

2017

Singles ()

Potion album by Young Thug

Potion

2022

Better Believe album by Young Thug

Better Believe

2021

Talk About Love album by Young Thug

Talk About Love

2021

Don't Stop album by Young Thug

Don't Stop

2020

FRANCHISE album by Young Thug

FRANCHISE

2020

Goodbyes album by Young Thug

Goodbyes

2019

The London album by Young Thug

The London

2019

Havana album by Young Thug

Havana

2017

Wyclef Jean album by Young Thug

Wyclef Jean

2017

Pick Up the Phone album by Young Thug

Pick Up the Phone

2016

Check (Young Thug song) album by Young Thug

Check (Young Thug song)

2015

With That (feat. Duke) album by Young Thug

With That (feat. Duke)

2015

Throw Sum Mo album by Young Thug

Throw Sum Mo

2014

Mamacita album by Young Thug

Mamacita

2014

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Wyclef Jean" — from Jeffery (2016)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  2. 2

    "Family Don’t Matter" — from Beautiful Thugger Girls (2017)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  3. 3

    "Tsunami" — from Slime Language (2018)

    establishes the sonic palette early

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