![]() ![]() Taken together with HNDRXX, it becomes more of a fascinating peek into the rapper's psyche, showing multiple sides to Future's personality and his struggles with his trap past and his self-imposed destiny to become a future Hendrix. Although Future's typical predilection for sex, drugs, and crime still rules, the inspired production on Future at least makes for an interesting listen. Album highlight "Mask Off" employs a sample of Tommy Butler and Carlton Williams' "Prison Song," the flute melody elevating Future's rags-to-riches tale with Metro Boomin's effective production. "Draco" glitters with a spacy loop provided by DJ Spinz, while Zaytoven closes Future with two of the most confessional songs - perhaps a direct prelude to what's found on HNDRXX - including "When I Was Broke," a touching ode to his ride-or-die that features tinkling piano and distorted dub. Among his highlights, "Good Dope" helps Future make the trap sound as addictive as any Migos track "Zoom" bends sound waves atop a warped hang drum-sounding sample, and "POA" rides a thrilling melody that sounds like a dulcimer on lean. 808 Mafia's Southside is at the top of the pack, with a hand in at least half of the album's tracks. Here, production is the star, adding excitement and variety to Future's reliable, trap-star flow. The first of two chart-topping albums released back to back in consecutive weeks, Future's eponymous LP is the extroverted party-starting sibling to HNDRXX's introverted contemplator. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
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