Future & Metro Boomin – WE DON’T TRUST YOU (Album Review)

Future and Metro Boomin reunite for the highly-anticipated “WE DON’T TRUST YOU.”


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5. We Don’t Trust You

This is exactly how I wanted this album to open up.

Future and Metro Boomin hit the mark with every aspect of this track, from its apt title and strategic placement on the tracklist to its powerful build-up and lyrical content centered around authenticity in the rap scene. Future’s adeptness at switching between boisterous and subdued vocals adds to the song’s legend. Overall, this is not just an intro; it’s a complete track that is eligible to be called one of the best on the album.

4. Claustrophobic

This has to be a Drake diss…

Me liking “Claustrophobic” is weird. The song’s title is an insult to my testosterone, the song’s beat barely gets started, and the intro to the song almost implies that Drake is a weak n***a, and you know how much I like Drake. That said, I also think the song is hard as f**k. Throughout it, Future coldly flaunts his big-boy status, bringing up all the mansions, Maybachs, and Raris he’s bought. To me, his words serve as a “sit-your-little-ass-down” to the little n***as of the world.


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3. Cinderella (Ft. Travis Scott)

This song is called “Cinderella,” but it’s actually far from a children’s story.

One of the best beats I’ve heard this year is featured in “Cinderella.” It’s got an undeniable knock and this captivating scatter noise that gave me chills. While Future and Travis Scott’s performances might not be the most memorable, they excel in delivering hypnotic vocals. They also effortlessly ride the exceptional beat, painting a vivid picture of life with money, rizz, and power.

I can’t get over this song’s beat.

2. Runnin Outta Time

Holy s**t, Future has a heart!?

This track is undeniably a hit. Not only is it powered by this divine beat that I would expect to hear in a rogue church, but you also get one of Future’s most passionate vocal performances as he tries to explain his trust issues to this chick that he knows will eventually be his when it’s all said and done. More than anything, I believe this track showcases Future’s underrated writing skills. He nails the melodies, the track’s structure, and the lyrics in his verses.

This actually sounds a little like a track by The Weeknd. I wouldn’t be surprised if he helped write it.

1. Like That (Ft. Kendrick Lamar)

Do you understand how hyped I got when this song’s beat dropped? That s**t had me ready to take on that stupid-ass spider lurking in the corner.

“Like That” boasts this high-powered, nostalgic beat that flips a couple of classic beats you’ve heard before. While Future approaches the track sounding cool as hell, bringing up his ability to dismiss weak n***as, steal other men’s women, and get chicks to do drugs, Kendrick Lamar is the one who takes several shots at his competition (aka Drake) using this hella aggressive rap style. Overall, this song is an audio form of violence in various ways.

We’re about to have a World War in rap, bro.


SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

1. We Don’t Trust You (4/5)

2. Young Metro (Ft. The Weeknd) (4/5)

3. Ice Attack (4/5)

4. Type Shit (Ft. Travis Scott & Playboi Carti) (4/5)

5. Claustrophobic (4/5)

6. Like That (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) (5/5)

7. Slimed In (4/5)

8. Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana) (3.5/5)

9. Cinderella (Ft. Travis Scott) (4/5)

10. Runnin Outta Time (4.5/5)

11. Fried (She a Vibe) (4/5)

12. Ain’t No Love (4/5)

13. Everyday Hustle (Ft. Rick Ross) (4/5)

14. GTA (3.5/5)

15. Seen It All (4/5)

16. WTFYM (4/5)

17. Where My Twin @ – Bonus (3.5/5)


RGM RATING

(B-) (81%)

The word ‘partnership’ is often overused and misapplied. However, I believe that Future and Metro Boomin truly embody a great partnership. Future delivers unadulterated trap bars, while Metro Boomin provides cinematic, multi-layered beats. Neither one outshines the other; they simply complement each other’s strengths. This is what true partnerships should exemplify. In WE DON’T TRUST YOU, the chemistry between Future and Metro Boomin is excellent.

I can honestly say I’ve missed Future. He’s been relatively quiet in recent years, with his last project, I NEVER LIKED YOU, dropping back in 2022. However, his return with WE DON’T TRUST YOU is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Throughout the album, Future sticks to his signature style, delving into themes of drug dealing, substance use, relationships, and flaunting his lavish lifestyle. There’s no mistaking his gritty rap approach, which lacks the sweetness of experimentation or singing. For me, this raw version of Future is the one I prefer hearing.

I wouldn’t go so far as to say that Metro Boomin reinvented the wheel with the beats he crafted for this album, but he certainly stayed true to his signature style. Across WE DON’T TRUST YOU, Young Metro provides Future with dramatic, dark, and hard-hitting beats that delve into the emotional depths of the trap world. Future, true to form, never once appears intimidated by these beats, finding ways to attack them with his unique flair. Overall, I believe the production we get in this album is excellent.

How about the great guest appearances that we got in this album? OK, actually, how about Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross’ guest appearances!? Kendrick’s verse in “Like That” will shake the music world, while Ross put up a vintage performance in “Everyday Hustle.” As for Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and The Weeknd, I thought they put up solid performances but were definitely not needed on the project at all. I could’ve actually done without them, which is saying a lot.

WE DON’T TRUST YOU showcases Future and Metro Boomin’s strengths, gives us a splash of their old s**t, and showcases how tight their relationship still is after all these years. It also tells us that their sound together is far from stale. Since they accomplished all these things, I think it’s safe to say that the album is a success.


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This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Rone75

    I expected more from Metro on these beats.

    1. Quincy

      I’m completely with you. I didn’t think the beats were bad, but he didn’t do anything extraordinary to me on this album.

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