Slime Language 2 (2021) - Young Stoner Life

Released on April 16, 2021, Slime Language 2 is a collaborative compilation album by Young Stoner Life Records, spearheaded by Young Thug. The album serves as a showcase for the label’s roster, including Gunna, Lil Keed, Yak Gotti, and others, while also featuring major appearances from Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, and more. It blends YSL’s signature melodic trap sound with energetic performances and high-profile collaborations, solidifying the label’s influence in modern hip-hop.

Tracklist:

  1. Slatty (feat. Yak Gotti, Lil Duke & Travis Scott)
  2. Ski
  3. Diamonds Dancing (feat. Gunna, Travis Scott & Young Thug)
  4. Solid (feat. Drake, Gunna & Young Thug)
  5. Came and Saw (feat. Rowdy Rebel & Young Thug)
  6. Paid the Fine (feat. Gunna, Lil Baby & YTB Trench)
  7. Proud of You (feat. Lil Uzi Vert, Yung Kayo & Young Thug)
  8. Real (feat. Unfoonk & Young Thug)
  9. I Like (feat. Karlae, Coi Leray & Gunna)
  10. Warrior (feat. Lil Keed, T-Shyne & Big Sean)
  11. Pots N Pans (feat. NAV & Young Thug)
  12. WokStar (feat. Strick & Skepta)
  13. Superstar (feat. Future & Young Thug)
  14. Came Out (feat. Gunna, Keed & Thug)
  15. Really Be Slime (feat. YNW Melly & BSlime)
  16. Take It to Trial (feat. Yak Gotti & Gunna)
  17. Trance (feat. Karlae & Yung Bleu)
  18. GFU (feat. Yak Gotti, Sheck Wes & Yung Kayo)
  19. Moon Man (feat. Kid Cudi & Strick)
  20. Como Te Llama (feat. HiDoraah & Dolly White)
  21. Reckless (feat. Dolly White)
  22. That Go! (feat. Meek Mill, T-Shyne & Thug)
  23. My City (feat. YTB Trench)

Slime Language 2 is a celebration of YSL’s collective chemistry, highlighting their ability to craft infectious, bass-heavy anthems. The album embraces an expansive sonic palette, ranging from the high-energy bangers that define Thug and Gunna’s sound to smoother, more introspective cuts.

Key Tracks & Themes:

  • Ski became the album’s breakout hit, with Thug and Gunna effortlessly floating over Wheezy’s twinkling beat. The song also sparked the viral "Ski Challenge" dance trend.
  • Solid featuring Drake became an immediate standout, with a mellow, almost hypnotic beat and Drake effortlessly weaving through his verse alongside Thug and Gunna.
  • Diamonds Dancing is an extravagant, flex-heavy track with Thug, Gunna, and Travis Scott delivering some of their most stylish performances.
  • Came and Saw features an electrifying Rowdy Rebel verse, proving his post-prison comeback energy.
  • Paid the Fine stands out as one of the album’s more melodic and emotional moments, with Gunna, Lil Baby, and YTB Trench delivering heartfelt verses about struggles and success.
  • Proud of You is an anticipated collaboration between Thug and Lil Uzi Vert, celebrating their long-standing friendship and success in the game.

The cover features a large gathering of Young Stoner Life affiliates dressed in black, standing together in a massive family-like portrait. It represents the unity of YSL as not just a label, but a movement. The album itself functions as both a sequel to Slime Language (2018) and a reaffirmation of Thug’s role as a leader in the rap industry, providing a platform for rising artists while keeping the spotlight on his unique artistry.

While Slime Language 2 isn’t as cohesive as a solo Young Thug album, it thrives as a showcase of collective talent. It captures the essence of modern trap music with its luxurious production, unique vocal deliveries, and star-studded collaborations. Some tracks feel like pure fun, while others reveal deeper emotional layers, making it a well-rounded project for fans of the YSL sound.

Favorite Tracks include Ski, Solid, Diamonds Dancing, Paid the Fine, Came and Saw, Proud of You and That Go!

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