We rank all the albums The Kid LAROI has released thus far.

2. THE FIRST TIME (2023)

A few things about this album just didn’t click for me. First and foremost, I HATE the album artwork. Like… what am I even looking at? Especially the face on his stomach. Is this supposed to be Halloween-themed? I’m genuinely confused. Secondly, I’m not a fan of the album title either. It just feels way too plain and generic for a debut project. I also don’t think some of the guest features are going to age well at all — we’re talking BabyDrill, Future, and even f**king dv4d (Jesus).

So what DID I like about this damn album? There are definitely flashes that show just how insanely talented The Kid LAROI is. Songs like the unbelievable “BLEED,” the experimental “NIGHTS LIKE THIS,” and the super sly “TOO MUCH” stand out in a big way. His vocal performances are consistently solid, and his range is Steph Curry–like.

I didn’t love that he pretty much abandoned hip-hop altogether, but whatever, I can live with that. Overall, the project reminded me of an NFL team that racks up a few impressive regular-season wins but still somehow misses the playoffs. The talent is clearly there — it just didn’t fully come together when it mattered most.

Best Tracks: “TOO MUCH” and “BLEED.”

1. F**K LOVE (2021)

For me, the most important thing FUCK LOVE needed to do was help The Kid LAROI separate himself from his peers — including his mentor, Juice WRLD, who had passed just months before the project began to take shape. LAROI needed to prove he wasn’t just another Australian kid riding the wave of a copy-and-paste emo-rap era. And honestly, I think he pulled it off.

The project showed real range. It had its sad-boy moments like “OVER YOU,” gritty, gutter-leaning cuts like “NOT SOBER,” straight-up club energy on tracks like “I STILL CHOSE YOU,” and full-blown smash records such as “WITHOUT YOU” and “STAY.” Each lane felt intentional, not forced.

More than just an album, FUCK LOVE felt like a statement. It showcased an artist with real versatility and star potential, someone capable of moving between moods and sounds while still sounding like himself. In the process, LAROI proved he was more than a byproduct of a moment — he was carving out his own space.

Favorite Tracks: “STAY,” “I STILL CHOSE YOU” and “LVL.”

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.