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A Time 2 Kill
Hip-Hop · 2012

A Time 2 Kill

Young Dolph

Early, hard-hitting Memphis trap. Young Dolph's raw confidence and street tales delivered over unpolished, booming beats.

April 6, 2012 · Paper Route Empire

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A Time 2 Kill plunges you headfirst into the gritty, unvarnished world of early 2010s Memphis trap. This isn't polished pop-rap, but a raw, visceral experience built on booming 808s, sparse synth melodies, and Young Dolph's unflappable, confident delivery. Each track feels like a dispatch from the streets, imbued with an undeniable swagger and a sense of defiant self-reliance. It's the sound of an artist carving out his territory, unafraid to speak his truth with a commanding presence.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the 808 bass drops out and then slams back in on track 4, creating a physical impact.
A particularly sharp, multi-syllabic rhyme scheme on track 7 that showcases lyrical dexterity.
The unexpected, almost melancholic synth line that briefly surfaces on track 9, adding depth to the grit.
The raw, unfiltered ad-libs and vocal tags that punctuate track 2, emphasizing Dolph's presence.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does A Time 2 Kill sound next to the rest of Young Dolph's catalogue?

Drum Machine+1.2σ

The instrumentation foregrounds drum machine notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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