Playboi Carti made In Abundance in 2016, and it runs 45 tracks across 145 minutes. That is a lot of songs, and the album asks listeners to sit through it. The goal is simple: Carti wants to show off his range over a long stretch of rap, trap and drill music, and he mostly succeeds. The record is uneven, but its highs are high enough to justify the length.
Opening Tracks
The album opens with “YUNGXANHOE,” a loose, playful track that sets the tone without overstaying its welcome. “Heavy” follows with a harder edge, and “Talk” keeps the pace moving before “Holyfield” slows things down with a darker, more atmospheric sound. “Lost” is one of the stronger early cuts, built around a haunting melody that gives the song a distinct identity.
Mid-Length Run
“I Got Depressed Hoes” and “By Myself No Help” are solid if forgettable, but “Broke Boi” stands out with a sharp hook and a clear statement of intent. “Smash Part 1” is a short, punchy instrumental that works as a palate cleanser, while “Count It Up” and “Money Counter” lean into the count-songs formula Carti had already established. “Whole Thang” is a mid-tempo standout with a memorable chorus, and “Peepin” and “Sauce” keep the energy up without repeating themselves.
“Just a Dream” slows things down again, with a melodic hook that gives the track some weight. “Mercedez” is a brief interlude that doesn’t quite land, and “Ever Since” picks things back up with a strong hook and a confident delivery. “Don’t Tell Nobody” and “Dem Callin'” are competent but unremarkable, while “Ian Connor” is a short, sharp burst that shows Carti can be concise when he wants to be.
Closing Stretch
“This Cash” is a highlight, with a driving beat and a confident flow. “Ghost” is a moody, atmospheric track that works well as a change of pace. “Fetti” is the longest song on the record at 5:04, and it earns its runtime with a slow-burning buildup that pays off. “Cannon” and “2Door” are solid but slight, and “Talk (ICYTWAT Remix)” repeats material from earlier in the album without adding much.
“Paper” is a mid-tempo track that doesn’t stand out, and “Speedy Gonzalez” is a fun, playful number that fits the album’s overall energy. “Pray 4 Me” is a quick, punchy track that gets in and out fast, and “These Niggas Mad At Me” is a short, snappy diss track. “Splur Gang” and “Robber” are both strong, with “Splur Gang” carrying a heavy, menacing vibe and “Robber” showing off Carti’s technical skill. “Playboi Fresh Freestyle” is a loose, improvisational track that captures the spirit of the album.
“Purple Pool” is a standout, with a sharp hook and a confident delivery. “Booty Chains (Milkshake Remix)” is a fun, playful track that leans into its title, and “Ohh” is a mid-tempo number that doesn’t quite reach the heights of the album’s best moments. “Sneak Dissin” is a short, pointed diss track, and “What We Doin” is a solid, mid-tempo cut. “The Omen” is a dark, atmospheric track that builds tension effectively, and “Too Much Dope” is a short, punchy number that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
“Luh Da Feelin” is a strong, melodic track with a memorable chorus, and “Freestyle 4 the People” is a loose, improvisational number that shows off Carti’s freestyling skills. “4Tspoon” is a short, punchy track that doesn’t overstay its welcome, and “Chill Freestyle” is a laid-back, relaxed track that rounds out the album’s final stretch. “Plug” closes the record on a strong note, with a confident delivery and a memorable hook.
The Long Middle
The middle portion of the album is where In Abundance starts to feel padded. Tracks like “Mercedez,” “Paper,” “Speedy Gonzalez,” “Pray 4 Me” and “These Niggas Mad At Me” are decent but don’t add much beyond what the surrounding songs already offer. They’re not bad, but they’re also not essential, and they’re the reason the album’s 145-minute runtime feels longer than it should.
Best Moments
The album’s strength comes from its peaks, not its valleys. “Fetti,” “Luh Da Feelin,” “Purple Pool” and “This Cash” are the four tracks that justify the record’s existence. “Smash Part 1” and “Booty Chains (Milkshake Remix)” are fun diversions, and “Cannon” and “2Door” are solid filler. The remaining tracks are serviceable but forgettable, and the album’s length means they get stretched thin across a long listening session.
Final Verdict
In Abundance is a mixed bag, but its best moments are genuinely excellent. Carti’s technical skill and his ability to switch between styles make the record worth hearing through, even when the middle stretches drag. The highs are high enough to recommend, and the lows are low enough that the album could have been trimmed down to a more digestible length.
| Track | Length |
|---|---|
| YUNGXANHOE | 2:57 |
| Heavy | 3:23 |
| Talk | 2:40 |
| Holyfield | 3:52 |
| Lost | 4:36 |
| I Got Depressed Hoes | 3:44 |
| By Myself No Help | 2:28 |
| Broke Boi | 3:36 |
| Smash Part 1 | 2:37 |
| Count It Up | 3:30 |
| Money Counter | 1:39 |
| Whole Thang | 3:41 |
| Peepin | 3:18 |
| Sauce | 2:55 |
| Just a Dream | 3:48 |
| Mercedez | 1:36 |
| Ever Since | 4:20 |
| Don’t Tell Nobody | 3:37 |
| Dem Callin’ | 4:08 |
| Ian Connor | 1:52 |
| This Cash | 3:48 |
| Ghost | 3:22 |
| Fetti | 5:04 |
| Cannon | 3:07 |
| 2Door | 3:34 |
| Talk (ICYTWAT Remix) | 2:39 |
| Paper | 3:16 |
| Speedy Gonzalez | 3:33 |
| Pray 4 Me | 2:06 |
| These Niggas Mad At Me | 1:29 |
| Splur Gang | 4:19 |
| Robber | 2:43 |
| Playboi Fresh Freestyle | 3:11 |
| Purple Pool | 3:42 |
| Booty Chains (Milkshake Remix) | 3:46 |
| Ohh | 3:18 |
| Sneak Dissin | 1:05 |
| What We Doin | 2:45 |
| The Omen | 3:08 |
| Too Much Dope | 3:06 |
| Luh Da Feelin | 4:08 |
| Freestyle 4 the People | 5:05 |
| 4Tspoon | 2:54 |
| Chill Freestyle | 2:04 |
| Plug | 3:55 |
The record is a product of its time, and it plays like one. Carti was still finding his voice, and the album reflects that exploration. Some tracks work; others don’t. Taken as a whole, In Abundance is a flawed but fascinating listen that rewards patience and punishes skimming.
- YUNGXANHOE2:57
- Heavy3:23
- Talk2:40
- Holyfield3:52
- Lost4:36
- I Got Depressed Hoes3:44
- By Myself No Help2:28
- Broke Boi3:36
- Smash Part 12:37
- Count It Up3:30
- Money Counter1:39
- Whole Thang3:41
- Peepin3:18
- Sauce2:55
- Just a Dream3:48
- Mercedez1:36
- Ever Since4:20
- Don’t Tell Nobody3:37
- Dem Callin’4:08
- Ian Connor1:52
- This Cash3:48
- Ghost3:22
- Fetti5:04
- Cannon3:07
- 2Door3:34
- Talk (ICYTWAT Remix)2:39
- Paper3:16
- Speedy Gonzalez3:33
- Pray 4 Me2:06
- These Niggas Mad At Me1:29
- Splur Gang4:19
- Robber2:43
- Playboi Fresh Freestyle3:11
- Purple Pool3:42
- Booty Chains (Milkshake Remix)3:46
- Ohh3:18
- Sneak Dissin1:05
- What We Doin2:45
- The Omen3:08
- Too Much Dope3:06
- Luh Da Feelin4:08
- Freestyle 4 the People5:05
- 4Tspoon2:54
- Chill Freestyle2:04
- Plug3:55
