Metro Boomin Presents: ‘A Futuristic Summa’: All 23 Tracks Ranked
Metro Boomin is taking us again to early aughts ATL along with his fresh double-disc mixtape, A Futuristic Summa.
Hosted via DJ Spinz, the nostalgic tape is made strictly for summertime gatherings. That includes 21 acts throughout 23 tracks, the sprawling double-disc revel in comprises appearances from Quavo, Younger Dro, 2 Chainz, Lil Child, Era, T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Gucci Mane and Younger Thug, in addition to some critical throwback ability. JMoney, Roscoe Sprint, Younger Dro, and Rocko all additionally input the chat, catering to the true millennials tapping in with the tape.
A Futuristic Summa comes one presen upcoming Younger Metro’s crazy 2024 run with Era. We Don’t Believe You and We Nonetheless Don’t Believe You each debuted atop the Billboard 200, with the previous snagging a Grammy nomination for Easiest Rap Magazine and the ultimate scoring a nomination for absolute best melodic rap efficiency for its name observe. To not point out, the Billboard Sizzling 100-topping “Like That” with Kendrick Lamar kickstarted latter presen’s rap warfare between Okay-Dot and Drake (and used to be additionally Grammy-nominated for absolute best rap track and absolute best rap efficiency).
Following the novel’s loose, Metro echoed Tyler, The Creator’s sentiment about his personal untouched aim, and stated this novel used to be additionally supposed to be celebrated, and that everybody will have to lay aside the telephones. “PUT THE PHONES DOWN TOO!!!!! DANCE AGAIN!! PARTY AGAIN!! HAVE FUN AGAIN!!!!” Metro wrote on X on Wednesday (July 30).
So, as Metro begins to get the celebration began, which tracks slap the toughest? Here’s Billboard‘s rating of each and every track on Metro Boomin Gifts: A Futuristic Summa.
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“Don’t Stop Dancing”
The hook and general melodies in “Don’t Stop Dancing” are sadly nice-looking grating and repetitive. Lil Child feels like he’s suffering to crash the ones towering notes, and the hook is available in so frequently and so intensely it’s brittle to concentrate on the rest.
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“Issa Party”
Month it’s great to listen to Younger Dro, Store Boy Meanie and Shad Da God collaborate on a observe, “Issa Party” will get misplaced some of the alternative celebration anthems at the tail finish of disc one. The bars aren’t as sharp, the beat isn’t as unwrinkled, and past it fits the whole theme of Futuristic Summa, “Issa Party” feels overly literal, coming throughout as a filler report.
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“Overly Trimm”
Each participant featured on “Overly Trimm” locks in to the most efficient in their skill, however each and every rapper delivers more potent performances in other places at the tape. The cadence and rhythm of this observe really feel eerily alike to many alternative, more potent entries on A Futuristic Summa, making it brittle now not to attract comparisons — particularly since “Overly Trimm” doesn’t seem till the extreme moments of the mission.
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“I Like That”
“I Like That” admittedly options such a lot of other vibes that all of it turns into a modest overwhelming. Roscoe and a couple of Chainz come thru and do their factor, however via the tip of the track, the glitchy beat, mixed with Waka’s signature “Waka Flocka” yells, feels a little suffocating. With its bloated four-minute run future, I will’t support however set free an exhale via the tip of the observe.
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“Make It Make Sense”
Rocko’s at ease swagger pairs without problems with Zaytoven’s relatively menacing piano trills on “Make It Make Sense.” With the observe sounding like a cultured throwback to a 2010s vintage, Metro and Zay step clear of the high-energy celebration anthems of A Futuristic Summa to craft a slow-burn hustler observe. Rocko, in flip, is given enough of length to rap about cash, vehicles and magnificent bills.
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“Still Turnt (Forever B$hort)”
Shad Da God and Jose Guapo alike out the novel’s first part with a playful ode to turning up. It appears like Lavish Homie Quan will have are compatible proper along those two, as they wrap up A Futuristic Summa‘s A-side with a reminder that this novel is all about having a laugh. “Look, I’m tryna have fun again, Metro. These clubs different now, I’m tired of the Percocet music,” Guapo says within the track’s extreme moments, including, “Look, we tryna have fun in the club!” Extra just right instances are certainly forward as Metro starts to shift from outdoor to within tune.
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“Stealin All the Swag”
Hanging a alike jolly sound to “Loose Screws,” Younger Dro returns for some extra playful bars on “Stealin All The Swag.” Dro’s making a song is unusually charming at the hook, and can most likely motive audiences to call it out if it’s ever carried out reside. Then again, the overall scope of the track comes and is going, with out escape any actual have an effect on in comparison to the alternative celebration anthems in this tape.
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“WTF Goin”
“WTF Goin” unearths Younger Dro actually in his part as he delivers braggadocious bars just because he’s feeling himself and in a position to celebration. It’s a easy idea for a track, but if finished this neatly, it’s sure to construct someone need to get outdoor and feature a just right future.
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“I Go”
The transition from “Drip BBQ” into “I Go” is seamless, signaling that we’re getting into the apex of A Futuristic Summa. JMoney returns with some other dose of swag rap, which hits tougher this future due to Younger Metro’s smoother, less-buoyant backdrop. JMoney glides without problems over the beat, and past the bars is probably not the sharpest of the bunch, their supply is certain to get heads nodding.
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“Jerry Curry (Love & Basketball)”
Yung L.A. and Lil Child deliver the warmth on “Jerry Curry (Love & Basketball),” buying and selling bars concerning the two gardens within the subtitle. Month Child opts for his signature sleepy, Auto-Tuned tide this future round, Yung L.A. holds his personal, turning in a catchy hook that matches seamlessly inside of Metro’s universe.
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“I Want It All”
With manufacturing that’s a laugh, bouncy and proper at house with that nostalgic ATL pitch, JMoney steps proper again into his futuristic swag future with “I Want It All.” It’s a a laugh intro to what’s certain to be a a laugh novel. The track serves as a superior appetizer for what’s to return, however higher tracks watch for.
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“My Lil S—t”
JMoney, Store Boy Meanie, Roscoe Sprint all pitch like incorrect future has handed, however on “My Lil S—t,” it’s newcomer BunnaB that carries the group. Channeling the early-’00s ATL calories is something, however BunnaB’s animated tide takes the nostalgic vibes of “My Lil S—t” and makes it really feel pristine and flow.
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“I Need (Where U From)”
All the forged of A Futuristic Summa returns for the novel’s bouncy nearer, crusing into the horizon with bars crafted to seize the eye of the woman then door. Then all, it wouldn’t be an ode to the 2000s with out no less than one observe devoted to chasing a summertime community love pastime.
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“U Deserve”
T.I. is at all times easy along with his bars, even if he’s partying the night time away, however with regards to melody on “U Deserve,” Roscoe has him beat! Roscoe Sprint brings this track to date, with Younger Dro preventing via yet another future to rattle off some sensual bars about his girl. Altogether, it’s a robust standout within the mixtape’s bloated 2nd part.
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“Partying & Drinking”
Metro dims the lighting fixtures for a era on “Partying & Drinking,” permitting Era and 21 Savage to fix the forged of characters at the report. The track do business in a welcome alternate of year, with Pluto and Savage sounding utterly of their part over Metro’s syrupy beat.
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“Butterflies (Right Now)”
Quavo and Roscoe Sprint at the similar track? Who would have concept? However on “Butterflies (Right Now),” they pitch like two peas in a pod. Each rappers’ melodic approaches to Metro’s galactic synths and clicking hi-hats really feel proper in sync with the Futuristic Summa throwback vibe. With a catchy hook to tied all of it in combination, “Butterflies (Right Now)” hits like a puddle celebration on a balmy July afternoon.
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“Loose Screws”
Shad da God and Skooly pitch higher than ever on “Loose Screws.” Over a beat so animated and glitchy it appears like one thing directly out of a online game, the 2 ship specific bars a few lady so sizzling they really feel like they’re shedding their minds. “I mean, this b—ch so bad, she can make the news,” Skooly spits in vintage early-’00s style. Refuse additional context is essential. “Loose Screws” is so upbeat and cheery it’s virtually comical, however that’s precisely what crash so brittle concerning the tune again later.
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“Take Me Thru Dere”
Month nonetheless a humming younger ability, BunnaB sounds proper at house with this early 2000s pitch. Her rhythmic drawl on “There” is an earworm by itself, and past Quavo does his factor over Metro’s springy metal drums, however Bunna and YK Niece’s animated bars in reality deliver this joint to date.
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“Clap”
Metro faucets into his entice condolense zone with “Clap,” enlisting Waka Flocka Flame for a full of life and deafening membership anthem. The observe serves as a thrilling teaser for what’s to return within the mixtape’s 2nd part, as Metro transitions from the streets to the membership.
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“Birthday”
It’s so great to listen to Younger Thug having a laugh once more! The overjoyed ATL legend sounds at ease and at ease over Metro’s horns. Month Thugga’s earlier loose, “Money on Money,” used to be a arrogant flex brimming with testosterone, “Birthday” is solely celebratory and a jolly just right future. Even if Yung Brooke and Skooly do their absolute best to check Thugga’s calories, it’s sunny that this track belongs to him.
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“They Wanna Have Fun”
Ladies simply wanna have a laugh this summer season, and Metro, Gucci Mane, Younger Dro and Travis Porter are right here to construct certain it occurs. On “They Wanna Have Fun,” Guwop sounds proper at house over Metro’s hi-hats and jerky synths, past Dro raps love it’s 2006 everywhere once more. Travis Porter revitalizes his “Bring It Back” tide, and all feels proper on the earth.
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“Drip BBQ”
“Drip BBQ” turns up the temperature on A Futuristic Summa, with Waka’s high-octane bars propelling the novel into the then bankruptcy with a bang. It’s only a embarassment Waka’s verse isn’t a little longer, given the dose of adrenaline he provides to the observe upcoming Quavo’s extra at ease supply.
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“Slide”
The only that began all of it: “Slide” showcases the whole thing that made Roscoe Sprint such an iconic hitmaker within the early 2010s. His slick melodic tide, cheeky-as-hell wordplay (“Let me feed you like a baby bird/ You ain’t even gotta get up and chase the worm”), and infectious calories all come in combination seamlessly. “Slide” is certain to encourage someone to arise and crash the dance ground.