We rank DaBaby’s best projects so far.

5. Baby On Baby 2 (2022)

This is one of those projects that quietly sneaks into a top-five list by default.

Baby On Baby 2 comes with a title I don’t love, artwork I don’t love, and very few singles that truly took off. Even the track names feel lazy at times (You see s**t like “NO CONDOM,” “DROP THAT DISS” and “DON’T LET ME”).

That said, the album is still entertaining in stretches as DaBaby speaks his mind, leaning into the unapologetic, aggressive persona that drew people to him in the first place. The problem is familiarity. The formula feels worn, and the energy that once felt dangerous now comes off a little stale.

It’s not bad enough to dismiss, but not strong enough to fully endorse. Hopefully, whatever comes next is sharp enough to knock this off the list entirely.

Favorite Tracks: “SOCKS,” “SUMMA DAT,” and “BLANK.”

4. BLAME IT ON BABY (2024)

Can I get this out of the way real quick? Here it is: DaBaby has some genuinely elite album artwork. And honestly, I’m not sure any of it tops BLAME IT ON BABY.

That said, this project finds DaBaby stretching out in a few interesting directions, experimenting with a wider range of instrumentals, leaning harder into singing on tracks like “SAD SHIT” and the massive “ROCKSTAR,” and linking up with collaborators you wouldn’t exactly expect, including Ashanti and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

He’s also clearly feeling himself throughout the record, doing his best to sell the idea that he’s still dangerous while constantly reminding us how much fame has reshaped his life. The confidence is loud, sometimes entertaining, and sometimes a bit exhausting. And while there are a handful of standout moments, namely “ROCKSTAR” and “FIND MY WAY,” the rest of the album doesn’t offer much that pulls me back in.

Favorite Tracks: “ROCKSTAR” & “FIND MY WAY”

3. KIRK (2019)

By now, DaBaby was a household name. And once you reach that level, people start attaching themselves to your clout. That’s exactly what happened with KIRK.

The project features guest appearances from everyone from Chance the Rapper to Nicki Minaj to Migos. While I don’t love some of the more commercial moments on the album, there’s still a dope introspective opener in “INTRO,” an absolute smash with “BOP,” and some alien-like trap s**t on “TOES.” If people still owned CDs, this would be the one everybody had lying around.

Favorite Tracks: “BOP” and “VIBEZ”

2. Baby On Baby (2019)

Baby on Baby is the album that took a guy named DaBaby and shoved him straight onto everyone’s radar.

Surrounded by urban legends and unhinged stories (my personal favorite being the infamous giant diaper onstage), DaBaby showed up with a project packed with more hits than it had any right to contain. At the time, it delivered the flows we couldn’t get enough of, beats that sounded tailor-made for chaos, and lyrics that were brazen to the point of disbelief, including an entire song devoted to smashing his babysitter when he was young. The charisma and confidence were dialed up to 1000, matched only by how little he seemed to care what anyone thought.

Favorite Tracks: “Babysitter” and “Suge”

1. Blank Blank (2018)

Do you know what I love about Blank Blank? You can tell DaBaby was fully intent on shaking things up with this release. He raps with real hunger throughout, his signature dynamic flow hits hard, his forays into singing sound surprisingly natural, and there’s a clear sense that he’s completely confident in his sound. The album also delivered what would become his breakout hit in “Walker Texas Ranger,” alongside the ultra-catchy “21” and the criminally slept-on “Next Song.” Listening to this project from start to finish is really easy, making it a top choice for me.

Favorite Tracks: “Walker Texas Ranger,” “21,” and “Next Song.”

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.