Review
SremmLife 2 by Rae Sremmurd is an energetic and genre-blending follow-up to their debut album. Released in 2016, the album showcases the duo's growth and solidifies their place in the hip-hop landscape. Tracks like Black Beatles featuring Gucci Mane became massive hits, thanks to its hypnotic beat and catchy hook, even sparking the viral Mannequin Challenge trend. The production throughout is slick and vibrant, courtesy of Mike Will Made-It, and the chemistry between the brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi is undeniable. While the album leans heavily on party anthems and braggadocio, it also hints at more depth in tracks like Now That I Know. Overall, SremmLife 2 is a fun, high-energy project that cements Rae Sremmurd’s ability to craft infectious hits.
Info
SremmLife 2 is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, released on August 12, 2016, in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album was released through EarDrummers Entertainment and Interscope Records. SremmLife 2 features production from Mike Will Made-It, who also served as the album’s executive producer, alongside contributions from DJ Mustard, 30 Roc, Resource, and others. The album was primarily recorded at Ear Drummers Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. In the United States, SremmLife 2 peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. In the United Kingdom, it reached number 59 on the UK Albums Chart. The album includes the breakout hit single “Black Beatles,” which became a number one hit in the US and played a major role in the album’s widespread success.
Tracklisting
- 1. Start A Party
- 2. Real Chill
- 3. By Chance
- 4. Look Alive
- 5. Black Beatles
- 6. Shake It Fast
- 7. Set The Roof
- 8. Came A Long Way
- 9. Now That I Know
- 10. Take It Or Leave It
- 11. Do Yoga