DS2 (2015) - Future

 

DS2 (short for Dirty Sprite 2) is the third studio album by Future, released on July 17, 2015. This album solidified Future’s dominance in the trap music scene, following a run of critically acclaimed mixtapes (Monster, Beast Mode, and 56 Nights). With production primarily handled by Metro Boomin, Southside, and Zaytoven, DS2 is a dark, hypnotic journey through Future’s hedonistic lifestyle, substance-fueled escapades, and emotional detachment. The album balances its aggressive energy with atmospheric beats, creating an immersive experience that defines Future’s signature sound.

Tracklist

1. Thought It Was a Drought
2. I Serve the Base
3. Where Ya At (feat. Drake)
4. Groupies
5. Lil One
6. Stick Talk
7. Freak Hoe
8. Rotation
9. Slave Master
10. Blow a Bag
11. Colossal
12. Rich $ex
13. Blood on the Money
14. Trap Niggas (Deluxe Edition)
15. The Percocet & Stripper Joint (Deluxe Edition)
16. Real Sisters (Deluxe Edition)
17. Kno the Meaning (Deluxe Edition)
18. F*** Up Some Commas (Deluxe Edition)

From the opening track, Thought It Was a Drought, Future sets the tone with a woozy, drugged-out flow over Metro Boomin’s signature eerie production. The infamous "I just f*ed your b** in some Gucci flip-flops" line became instantly iconic, encapsulating the album’s unapologetic excess.

Tracks like I Serve the Base and Stick Talk highlight Future’s aggressive delivery and nihilistic perspective, painting a picture of street life and betrayal. I Serve the Base in particular has a raw, distorted energy that makes it one of the album’s most menacing moments. Where Ya At featuring Drake is one of the album’s biggest hits, with both artists trading verses over a menacing beat, reinforcing their chemistry from previous collaborations. Notably, Future sampled Drake screaming in the background, adding an extra layer of intensity to the track’s atmosphere.

The album's midsection showcases Future’s ability to craft hypnotic melodies with Rotation, Slave Master, and Blow a Bag, where his signature cadence shines. Songs like Rich $ex and Blood on the Money bring an introspective side, hinting at the emotional and psychological cost of his lifestyle.

The deluxe edition includes The Percocet & Stripper Joint, a slow-burning, atmospheric track that immerses the listener in Future’s drug-induced haze, while Kno the Meaning offers rare self-reflection, addressing DJ Esco’s incarceration in Dubai and the impact it had on Future’s mindset. The album closes with F** Up Some Commas*, a high-energy anthem that became one of his biggest singles, embodying the carefree, extravagant themes that run throughout DS2.

DS2 is more than just a collection of songs—it’s a fully realized aesthetic, a deep dive into Future’s world of addiction, wealth, and paranoia. The production is consistently atmospheric, wrapping around his voice like a codeine-laced fog. My standout tracks include Thought It Was a Drought, I Serve the Base, Where Ya At, Stick Talk, Blood on the Money, and Kno the Meaning—each offering a different side of Future’s artistry, from braggadocious energy to moments of raw honesty.

This album remains one of the defining projects of trap music, influencing countless artists and solidifying Future’s status as one of the genre’s greatest innovators. Whether you’re here for the bangers or the introspection hidden beneath layers of autotune, DS2 delivers an experience that still resonates almost a decade later.