Rae Sremmurd new album Sremmlife 2: How to listen and first impressions

Includes DJ Mustard-produced G-Funk track and Juicy J party anthem

It’s getting to that point in August when it’s noticeable that the days are starting to get shorter and summer is coming to an end. But don’t worry, Rae Sremmurd are here to do to it what Mentos do to Coke.

Sremmlife 2 dropped on iTunes (and Spotify in some regions) overnight, housing 14 tracks and features from Gucci Mane, Juicy J, Lil Jon and Kodak Black.

I’m listening right now and am happy to confirm it’s lit.

I like how Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, whose fans include Kendrick Lamar, haven’t really played the mixtape game, instead allowing us to exhaust the hell out of the excellent Sremmlife before issuing the follow-up.

Sremmlife 2 continues ts predecessor’s permanently-turned-up-to-100 vibe, avoiding the ‘introspective downbeat’ trend other rappers are chasing and just bringing straight up party music, which is exactly what we need in this confusing and often upsetting political climate.

Tracklist:

1. Start a Party

2. Real Chill (ft. Kodak Black)

3. By Chance

4. Look Alive

5. Black Beatles

6. Shake it Fast (ft. Juicy J)

7. Set the Roof (ft. Lil Jon)

8. Came a Long Way

9. Now That I Know

10. Take it or Leave it

11. Do Yoga

12. Over Here (ft. Bobo Swae)

13. Swang

14. Just Like Us