Juice WRLD Shows His Versatility On "Death Race for Love"

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The 22-track album shows off the diverse talents of the young rapper.

Juice WRLD's highly-anticipated sophomore effort, Death Race For Love, is finally upon us, and it was worth the wait. The 20-year-old multitalented artist previously released singles "Hear Me Calling" and "Robbery" off of the album that doesn't boast any features from chart-topping artists other than Lil Uzi Vert lending his vocals to "Wasted." Juice WRLD is known for blending rap and emo stylings to create a sound uniquely his own.

Currently, the Chicago-native is currently rocking stages in Europe as he joins forces with Nicki Minaj on the "Nicki WRLD Tour." Juice WRLD hasn't even peaked as an artist yet, as he truly received mainstream attention in 2018 with his single "Lucid Dreams" off his debut record, Goodbye & Good Riddance. The single climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart and made it to #2, earning the rapper an MTV Video Awards nomination.

The young artist was once addicted to drugs, and recently he spoke with Vulture about what his creative process has been like since becoming sober, especially in an industry where drugs and rap not only coexist, they lean on each other. "I try not to let it affect me too much," Juice WRLD said. "It doesn’t really have that big of an impact on me. More recently, I’ve just kind of realized certain things about myself and my coming up, the way that substances played a part in my life, whether it was me doing them or other people. It’s something that I’m trying to separate myself from.

Tracklist

1. Empty
2. Maze
3. HeMotions
4. Demonz (Interlude) featuring Brent Faiyaz
5. Fast
6. Hear Me Calling
7. Big
8. Robbery
9. Flaws & Sins
10. Feeling
11. Syphilis
12. Who Shot Cupid?
13. Ring Ring featuring Clever
14. Desire
15. Out My Way
16. The Bees Knees
17. On God featuring Young Thug
18. 10 Feet
19. Won't Let Go
20. She's The One
21. Rider
22. Make Believe


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.