Metro Boomin and Future run it back with “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU.”
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Honorable Mention. Red Leather (Ft. J. Cole)
Wait a second, why the hell is J. Cole on this track? Did he switch sides?
Here’s the deal: I like the laidback vibes attached to this track. Plus, J. Cole delivers a standout verse, seamlessly transitioning between singing and rapping (BTW, one thing about his verse that will catch your attention is how he refers to himself as a track star when the guns get the shooting). So why didn’t this track crack the top 5? Well, Future’s part didn’t quite hit the mark for me—it kind of lulled me to sleep.
The way J. Cole is moving lately is pissing me off. Even if he’s trying to trick us into listening to “The Fall Off,” I don’t like the strategy.
5. Beat It
If you thought “Beat It” was a Drake diss, raise your hand.
No, Future doesn’t diss Drake in “Beat It;” he disses a fancy chick who doesn’t have her priorities straight. Drake probably dated this girl, so maybe it kind of is a Drake this.
One of the reasons I believe this song is a must-listen is because it sounds hella unique. It boasts peculiar production, an unusual flow, and an overall sound I’ve never encountered before. It’s definitely an intriguing listen.
Future absolutely slides his ass off in this track.
4. Came to the Party
Does “Came to the Party” have the hardest hook of the year? B*tch, I think so.
You can’t just throw on “Came to the Party” when you’re tired or feeling down; it’s a track reserved for those moments when you feel unstoppable and absolutely confident. The energy it brings is phenomenal, and the version of Future we hear exudes pure cockiness. I particularly enjoy his bold delivery and how he talks his s**t throughout the track. But as I hinted earlier, the real gem of this song is its hook—it’s dripping with swag.
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3. Nights Like This
Isn’t it funny how nights like this are the best nights?
I appreciate the straightforwardness of “Nights Like This.” Future doesn’t mince words: he wants his chick to stick around, and he’s willing to do whatever it takes, whether that means spending money or unapologetically expressing his desire for her. This is significant because Future isn’t known for being sentimental.
What stands out about “Nights Like This” is the boldness of Future’s vocals. Additionally, I like how he gets lost in the song, sometimes even allowing the dynamic, shifty production and Three Six Mafia samples to take center stage. The icing on the cake is Future’s poetic verse towards the end.
2. We Still Don’t Trust You
Doesn’t “We Still Don’t Trust You” sound like some s**t you would hear at a club that has cocaine vending machines?
I’m all for listening to Metro Boomin and Future do their whole trap thing, but in my opinion, when they delve into more artistic territory, I think they’re truly remarkable. “We Still Don’t Trust You” exemplifies this. The track exudes an out-of-this-world vibe that doesn’t quite fit into Future’s carefree sound but aligns with featured guest The Weeknd’s dreamy aesthetic. Lyrically, it’s interesting how the two musicians bounce between talking about freaks and not trusting people; there’s really no middle ground.
I think The Weeknd sounds angelic in this track.
1. Jealous
Whoa, Future sounds like a pleasant guy in this track (Stop the damn presses).
“Jealous” is memorable for numerous reasons. First and foremost, you may never hear Future sound vulnerable like this again. Secondly, the melodies he toys with are so infectious that the whole song sounds like some s**t that would instantly get stuck in your head. Lastly, the track has this somewhat grungy, Soulja Boy-era vibe that my old-ass thinks is dope as f**k. Overall, I definitely feel like “Jealous” is one of the must-listens from this project.
SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN
1. We Still Don’t Trust You (Ft. The Weeknd) (4/5)
2. Drink N Dance (4/5)
3. Out Of My Hands (4/5)
4. Jealous (4.5/5)
5. This Sunday (3.5/5)
6. Luv Bad Bitches (3.5/5)
7. Amazing (Interlude) (3/5)
8. All To Myself (Ft. The Weeknd) (3.5/5)
9. Nights Like This (4/5)
10. Came to the Party (4/5)
11. Right 4 You (3/5)
12. Mile High Memories (3/5)
13. Overload (3.5/5)
14. Gracious (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign) (2.5/5)
15. Beat It (4/5)
16. Always Be My Fault (Ft. The Weeknd) (3.5/5)
17. One Big Family (3.5/5)
18. Red Leather (Ft. J. Cole) (4/5)
1. #1 (Intro) (N/A)
2. Nobody Knows My Struggle (4/5)
3. All My Life (Ft. Lil Baby) (3.5/5)
4. Crossed Out (3/5)
5. Crazy Clientele (3.5/5)
6. Show of Hands (Ft. A$AP Rocky) (3/5)
7. Streets Made Me A King (3.5/5)
OVERALL RATING
(C-) (71%)
I feel like Future and Metro Boomin winged this album.
Do you know what I love? How much WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU have had people talking. With these two albums, Metro Boomin and Future have managed to ignite controversies, forge alliances, cultivate an appreciation for collaborative projects, and promote the acceptance of trap love songs. Whether you’re a fan of the albums or not, you’ve got to acknowledge their impact on hip-hop culture.
Something WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU highlights is Future’s carefree attitude as a musician. His unabashed boasting about his wealth, stranglehold on women, and legendary status demands great respect. I also feel he does a good job of ensuring that he isn’t too good for some trap s**t here and there, which makes for this merging of two worlds that probably shouldn’t be merged. Overall, Future has shown that he is one-of-a-kind with this two-album run.
While I believe WE DON’T TRUST YOU is superior to WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, one aspect of the latter that I find superior is the choruses.
I believe Future nails several hooks on this album, particularly at the beginning of the project. This is largely because the album leans more towards the R&B side, and everyone knows R&B is the best genre on planet Earth.
If I were to change something about this album, it would be Metro Boomin’s effort level. I wish his contributions sounded a bit more potent. Overall, I wasn’t particularly impressed with the production we heard. Many tracks feature ordinary trap and R&B vibes, which surprises me because Metro is known for creating captivating sounds. I wouldn’t have known Metro was involved if you didn’t tell me this was Future and Metro Boomin’s album.
Can I say this real quick? OK, here I go: I love The Weeknd’s part on “All To Myself.” His vocals sound absolutely amazing. He also sends a few shots at Drake, which is pretty funny to listen to. The reason I gave the track a 3 is that I think everything else about it is hot garbage. BTW, isn’t it cool how The Weeknd randomly appears on songs like Jiminy Cricket?
I know you’re all hyped about this project and whether or not there are a bunch of Drake disses on it, but once the hype goes away, I think what you end up getting is something that drags along and just lacks the firepower and creativity of its predecessor. Nonetheless, we should be very thankful for 25 more tracks from Future and Metro Boomin.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
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Your ratings always suck. It always goes for mainstream and never really feels honest.
Your name got me cracking up ?. I’m glad you said this because it allows me to address some things.
Four things:
1. I tend to prefer mainstream-sounding hip-hop tracks over whatever the opposite is. However, some non-mainstream songs like “Nobody Knows My Struggle” deserves attention. The fact of the matter is mainstream songs are made for many people to like. In this album’s case, I gravitated towards Future’s R&B-sounding bangers over the hard s**t.
2. I listen to the tracks and pick the ones that stand out to me ?????. I know you want to believe I am biased or whatever, but it’s really as simple as that lol. No one is ever going to agree on anyone’s ratings, and I fully understand that. That’s what’s great about music!
3. Definitely keep refreshing this page, because I listen to the album over and over again throughout the weekend and make little tweaks. I believe in getting stuff right over trusting my first impression.
4. Thanks for reading!
Weeks later still has insane replay value.
He really gave this a d is the craziest thing ever this a B or B-
No way this album is a B. NO WAY! Lol. I don’t even think Metro and Future think it’s a B.
My top 5
1. Out of my hands ( future was really on his prime there
2.nobody knows my struggle ( I couldn’t stop shaking my head. Wish i had dreads ? best best on the album
3. All my life ? ( future was ready to jump on any nigga who want smoke. Lil baby always delivers for real
4.show of hands ( this song made me love asap rocky asap
5. Client clientele ( future really knows how to talk shit
“Nobody Knows My Struggle” is HARD!!!
It looks like you like the second part of the album the most. I personally like his R&B ish the most.
Yeah of course. I don’t like the singing future that much. But the toxic future is my brother.
Plus the beats sounds almost the same.
Lmao. I hear that. I do think the toxic Future did click with me more after second listen. I definitely listened to those songs you pointed out again.
Woah that really low and harsh this album is at least a b bro come on
I made a mistake in my calculation. I forgot to omit the Charlemagne interlude. The right score is up there now. I definitely don’t think it’s a B, though. That’s just a little too high.