Juice WRLD’s “The Pre-Party (extended)” has gained massive popularity, with all four of the songs included in his top 30 most daily streamed, most notably “Both Ways” at number nine with 300,170 daily streams.
Juice WRLD was one of the biggest rappers in the world before he died on December 8, 2019. He released three albums during his lifetime and has two (now three) posthumous (released after his death) albums. You may recognize songs such as Lucid Dreams, All Girls are the Same, and Robbery. He currently has over 30 billion streams on Spotify, which keeps increasing.
All four of the album’s songs are instant hits, bringing back Juice WRLD’s unique sound. Released on September 9th, 2024, this album has been long awaited but is well worth it. This is Juice WRLD’s’ third posthumous album. The songs on the album are “Both Ways,” “Cavalier,” “World Tour (Aquafina),” and “Lightyears (feat. Young Thug).”
When listening to this album, you can expect a mix of Chicago Rap, emo rap, and R&B. In this album, Juice talks about a girl in his usual sad style, talking about drugs, alcohol, and other substances that he got into. All songs on this album have good, similar beats partly due to some of the same producers being on multiple songs.
This album opens strong with “Both Ways,” which has a haunting yet catchy vibe, encapsulating Juice’s raw emotion, heartbreak, and complexity early. The album then moves into “Cavalier”. This title ties to the themes of the song which are loss, resilience, and love. This song features more laid-back production and melodic hooks. After “Cavalier” there’s “World Tour (Aquafina)” a vibrant track with playful production, and playful bars, delivered with confidence.
Last but not least is “Lightyears (feat. Young Thug).” This song closes the album well with a standout collaboration between Juice and Young Thug. The catchy melody instantly hooks the listener, and Juice sings about love and the complexities of relationships. Young Thug brings a unique flow and dynamic energy with his verse, overall bringing the album together with rap and melodic music.
This album has been long awaited, as it is Juice WRLD’s first release in two years. Juice WRLD’s team made it worthwhile, bringing back Juice’s unique flow, melodies, and catchy hooks. They are a reminder that Juice was one in a million, and nobody can or will ever replace him.
