Future has officially released his first solo project of the year, titled MIXTAPE PLUTO, to various streaming platforms. The project was initially hinted at by producer Southside in an exclusive interview with XXL back in July.
“I just mixed all the worlds up. I put people on songs with people that you wouldn’t normally hear. I’m working on Mixtape Pluto with Future right now. I’ve been working a lot with Roddy Ricch, too. It’s a new sound, like a whole new vibe.”- Southside in his XXL interview.
The notable Atlanta rapper’s MIXTAPE PLUTO is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major digital streaming platforms through Freebandz and Epic Records.
This album is entirely solo, featuring 17 tracks with no guest appearances. However, prior to the release, fans speculated that Travis Scott and Gunna might be among the featured artists. This speculation arose from the promotional video for SOUTH OF FRANCE, which included an appearance by Travis Scott, and an alleged leak suggesting Gunna was featured on TOLD MY.
Highlighted Tracks from Future’s New Project: ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’
MIXTAPE PLUTO is Future’s third project of the year, following his collaborative series with Metro Boomin, including We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You, both of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The first album in their collaboration series featured the viral track Like That, igniting the 2024 rap beef after a fierce performance from Kendrick Lamar, which propelled it to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100.
As discussions continue regarding Future’s choice to roll out a featureless album, the 17 tracks in MIXTAPE PLUTO showcase trap beats that echo the rapper’s signature style from the early 2010s. The project features a mix of full-length tracks and shorter songs, each displaying Future’s unique verses over atmospheric, melodious, and powerful trap beats produced by talents like Southside and Wheezy. Key themes present in Future’s mixtape include:
- Wealth
- Success
- Luxury
- Legacy
- Excess
- Love
- Heartbreak
- Relationships
- Intimacy
- Philandering
- Violence
- Gang Affiliations
- Crime and Law
TEFLON DON
(Production Credits: Southside, Topp, Peeb, MoXart Beatz, London on da Track, and Desro)
MIXTAPE PLUTO kicks off with the intense trap track TEFLON DON, produced by Southside. The beats integrate sharp samples with melodies that complement Future’s dynamic flow.
On this track, Future’s lyrics confront themes of wealth, success, luxury, as well as violence and gang affiliations, highlighted in striking lines like:
“Turn a ho on a stroll out in Tennessee / I control all the motion, it been beneath / Really crunk up the s–t, talkin’ V-nee-nee / All my b—hes be turnt, that Cha-nee-nee / I got stripes on the turf, ain’t no kiddin’ me / Got my ice on the dirt, is you s–ttin’ me? Got the load on the boat, dropped the pin in it / Hit the nitro, the motor, I’m pushin’ it”
LIL DEMON
(Production Credits: Southside and Smatt Sertified)
Next is LIL DEMON, which was first teased by Southside on Instagram earlier this month, hinting at an accompanying music video directed by Freebandz Films.
This track amps up energy with a lively hook and production, creating a high-octane trap atmosphere. Memorable lines touch on mafia comparisons and more:
“La Cosa Nostra (Say, gang) / They ready to vote me in (Skrrt, skrrt) / Push the Royce like a Rover (Who you with?) / I get love from the vultures (Super) / Yeah, came up with the roaches / Yeah, young n—-s down like an oath (Super) / More respect than the Pope (What you gon’ get?) / She give me top on the low (What you doin’?)”
PLUTOSKY
(Production Credits: Southside, Wheezy, and Juke Wong)
PLUTOSKI, the fifth track, offers a darker sound produced by Southside, Wheezy, and Juke Kong. The production is characterized by enticing melodies and rapid drum beats, elevating Future’s low vocal delivery significantly.
One of the hook’s memorable moments features Future’s excited flow, with lines like:
“Trappin’ out the trap, oh, yeah (Yeah, yeah) / I’m flippin’ out the strap, oh, yeah (For the syrup) / I’m flippin’ the— oh, yeah / I’m thuggin’ the thug, oh, yeah / I’m thuggin’ again, oh, yeah / I’m blessin’, I’m bless, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah / I’m flippin’, I’m flippin’, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah”
TOO FAST
(Production Credits: Taurus, DJ Champ, McCoy (Producer), and Ike Made)
Future’s TOO FAST delivers a well-rounded record that explores heartbreak, relationships, intimacy, success, and wealth.
The hook reflects introspection regarding self-destructive tendencies in romantic pursuits, encapsulating a lifestyle filled with luxury and excess, as seen in lines like:
“New G-Wagon, I was movin’ too fast (Too fast) / Got the condo, I was movin’ too fast (Too fast) / Only sorry ’cause I was movin’ too fast (It’s why I’m sorry) / So we said I knew it wasn’t gon’ last (Yeah) / Bought the Patek, I was movin’ too fast (AP) / Richard Millie, I was movin’ too fast (What we see) / And I knew it wouldn’t last, yeah”
PRESS THE BUTTON
(Production Credits: Southside, Topp, and Rosen Beatz)
PRESS THE BUTTON teams Future with producers Southside, Topp, and Rosen Beatz, creating a hard-hitting trap banger filled with intense lyrics and skilled flow changes.
The lyricism on this track mainly revolves around themes of wealth, luxury, success, and excess, making it an engaging listen. Notable lines include:
“Big four-magger, big toe tagger / Pluto Mick Jagger / You must’ve forgot who had her before you had her, Pluto had her / There’s no need to go through the data, my new b—h is badder (I seen this s–t) / Before you go public, tell a n—a, Take out the budget / A cup of that muddy, I’m back on that muddy, I’m back on that dirty / B—h, you could’ve never loved me”
SOUTH OF FRANCE
(Production Credits: Wheezy, Southside, and Car!ton)
SOUTH OF FRANCE introduces a sample-rich production led by Wheezy, Southside, and Carlton, with Future’s melodies augmenting the instrumental climax.
This track features a single reflective verse examining an extravagant lifestyle and pivotal decisions. Key lines from SOUTH OF FRANCE include:
“Some s–t a n—a would’ve killed for, same things don’t excite us / New level of life from a whole ‘nother perspective / The trenches look a little different when you in the inside of the Spectre / The stars came in the door, that’s how I know this one is special / Some things I can’t rap about, wish I knew this was my destiny”
SURFING A TSUNAMI
(Production Credits: Wheezy and Che Pope)
SURFING A TSUNAMI is a splendid orchestral piece that showcases produced by Wheezy and Che Pope.
The dedication to atmospheric soundscapes and variable themes of success, wealth, struggles, and legacy creates a catchy hook that resonates with listeners through notable lines:
“Don’t be careless with this rich n—a behavior / All these millions out the trap feel so amazing / I can surf on a tsunami when the wave hit / I get fly with all these guns on me, I’m brazy / Don’t be careless with this rich n—a behavior / I got way too many vibes, ain’t no favorites / I got riders on my side, we gettin’ faded / Double cups with all that drivin’, let’s get wavy”
MADE MY HOE FAINT
(Production Credits: Southside and Wheezy)
MADE MY HOE FAINT features Future alongside Southside and Wheezy, resulting in a captivating trap track with rapid drum patterns, electric keys, and atmospheric melodies.
This song maintains listener engagement with flow switches and transitions while discussing themes of excess, highlighted in aggressive lines such as:
“B—h f–k around and faint, and when she see me, had that s–t on / Flickin’ up my wrist, I’m cookin’ dope, smelled like I peed on / Anything I get on, put a fit on, then I s–t on / Tax bracket, high skyscrapers, I can’t see y’all / Talkin’ dogs–t, I f–k it up then put the beat on / Got my dogs turnin’ up, they ready to put the switch on”
OATH
(Production Credits: Taurus, Rocaine, Koncept P, and 808 Jayy)
OATH features a short solo performance from Future, showcasing catchy cadence over dynamic trap production.
The lyricism and delivery enhance this track’s replay value, as shown in captivating bars like:
“I’m a misfit, ain’t goin’ nowhere without my biscuit (Oh) / I went rags to riches just goin’ ballistic (Pluto) / Got a powder plate for a model, b—h tryna toot s–t / Alley-oopin’ vibes to the members, I’m not a Clark Kent / Got some mix breeds (Where?) with bad friends and they dark skin (Where they at?) / Had my yellow b—h actin’ devilish, tryna rob s–t”
LOST MY DOG
(Production Credits: ATL Jacob and FNZ)
Future closes out MIXTAPE PLUTO with the poignant track LOST MY DOG, delving into loss, regret, death, substance abuse, and excessive behavior.
This track largely expresses Future’s remorse over losing close friends to violence and addiction, highlighted in haunting lines like:
“Poppin’ opioids, just trying to relax / Thought I was done with it, then got the news about you / All it made me wanna do is relapse / Lost my dog to fentanyl / I go up and I cry for you / Love you so much, I’d die for you / Lost my lil’ homie to a gang war / I don’t cry, I go slide for you / All these lighters in the sky for you”
Overall, most tracks in MIXTAPE PLUTO deeply resonate with trap music conventions that Future helped establish in the early 2010s. While the mixtape’s production differs sonically from Future’s earlier collaborative works with Metro Boomin, the project notably features compelling performances consistent throughout.
The rapper’s autotuned vocal style, personal lyrics, catchy rhythms, and key production elements combine to create a rich listening experience on this mixtape.
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