Lil uzi vert best songs Continue Lil Uzi Vert quickly became one of the most important rappers of the last decade, not just a product of the transitional moment in hip-hop, but a defining star of it. In 2015, the then 20-year-old North Philadelphia rapper signed with Generation Now, a label owned by the legendary mixtape that includes Don Cannon and DJ Drama, and collaborated with Atlantic Records. The following year he broke out with his debut tape for them, Luv Is Rage. Uzi's tracks alternated between heartfelt love songs and arena-ready hymns, mixing the blunt lyrics of the Chicago drill, the hypnotic street tunes of Atlanta and the high-energy freestyle in his hometown. The tape became one of the first attractions for the diverse, exciting rap scene that appeared on SoundCloud.From there, his profile continued to grow: he collaborated with Playboi Carti, Young Thug, and The Future, and released spectacular tapes, albums, toilets, and more. Through it all, he put forward the quirky persona of a guy who was only interested in fast cars and flashy clothes if he was completely heartbroken (which is often). But his growing fame made him a target for criticism from rap fans, who found it difficult to adjust to Uzi's unconventional take on the genre they loved. Derogatory umbrella terms such as SoundCloud rap and mumble rap were used by fans and the press to knock him down. But Uzi always remained without problems noise around him. It took a while, but by now, the hip-hop world has completely come around Uzi. Not in the way they had a choice: his influence is undeniable. Every release of the mixtape or Lil Uzi album - from Luv Is Rage to this year's huge perpetual tote - stops the always-rotating hip-hop world in its tracks. He has established himself as a unique personal artist with the power to capture the complexities of the lives of his young fans. Here we follow his career so far with a chronological rundown of our 20 favorite lil Uzi Vert songs and features. - Alphonse PierreListen to choose from this list on our Spotify playlist and Apple Music playlist. (All songs presented here are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Pitchfork can earn an affiliate commission.) Luv Is Rage, 2015Have Have You Ever Been 21 Years in New York, listening to Nuyork Nights at 21, thinking, Oh shit, is this my life? Although I'm delusional because my life has been snously with Uzi. Over the production of RBC from atl duo FKI, who at the time rode high from early hits with Post Malone and Travis Scott, Uzi makes a hazy, light love song. He proclaims his admiration, using words that are not charming, but sound romantic coming from him: I was Rockin' Rick Owens / You Were Rockin' Raph. Few rappers were able to capture almost-adult like Uzi when your connection to your t-shirt stronger than the one with your significant other. -Alphonse PierreListen: YouTubeLil Uzi Werth vs. The World, 2016On Money Longer, a spirited standout from Uzi's breakout fourth mixtape Lil Uzi Vert against the world, the then-21-year-old casually rattles off the laundry list of wins. It doesn't matter he paints over a neon-drenched beat by Don Cannon and longtime producer Maaly Raw. The money got bigger, the speaker got louder, the car got faster. Despite the fleeting hint of a doomed romance, Uzi lives in the moment. Money Longer was his first major label single, the moment he entered the major leagues with a mentality that he had already done so. It's the same confidence that's made him stop so far. - Noah Yoo Small is in stature, but his ability to take over the concert venue cannot be denied, as his rock star stage dives have become a dangerous mainstay on the 25-year-old's show. His risky fashion choices and various colored dreads are just one reason the youngsters embraced Uzi. While it remains early in his career, it's hard to ignore the presence of superstar Uzi, especially with the unexpected release of his album sophomore, Eternal Atake. Let's take a closer look at his discography in an attempt to narrow down the 15 best Lil Uzi Vert15 songs. Lil Uzi Vert - Super Saiyan Paying homage to one of their favorite animated shows, Dragon Ball, the Sayan race has the right to focus on its energy and go Super Sayan. Slade Da Monsta's production record appeared on Luv Is Rage and a subsequent visual sees Uzi don an off-white hoodie while dancing around carrying a white Styrofoam cup. Music critics credit the artist with Super Saiyan for creating a stream to which Drake tore up KMT and used XXXTENTACION in his hit Look At Me. 14. Lil Uzi Vert - Money Mitch With popular producer Atlanta zaitoven on the boards, Mitch Money may be one of Uzi's most underrated performances. With rap sense, high quality bars are there, which demonstrates its diverse range of streams. Mitch's money is actually named after the paid full-time Meji Fifer, who played Mitch in the 2002 cultural-classic film. Former Atlanta Falcons running back T.J. Duckett somehow finessed a shout on the track, though he hasn't played the NFL down since Symere was in 9th grade. Lil Uzi Vert - The new Patek Carrying New Patek on my wrist slogan from the Uzi Power Choir could've served as Patek Phillipe's slogan for the brand's 2018 campaign. The 25-year-old cuts his hitting lines and floods Dolan Beats production with an uptempo higher flow. Instead of saying that he is an alien, as on the Eternal Ataka, Uzi turns into an underwater creature. I'm an octopus, I can't breathe without water, so I put diamonds on my tentacles, it Lil Uzi Vert - Sanguine ParadiseAfter signing a management agreement with Roc Nation in March 2019 to help untangle him from problems with The Generation Now/Atlantic Records label, Uzi climbed out of the trenches to feed the streets with a pair of tracks that had actually leaked a few weeks earlier. Sanguine Paradise entered the Billboard charts, with a creatively updated Uzi sound more inspired than ever.11 Lil Uzi Vert - 7AM Stand out on Luv Is Rage, 7 AM begins with a conversation between Uzi and ex-girlfriend Brittany Bird. As he tries to peep the answer about their future together, Bird continues to avoid the point and talk about thoughtless posts on social media and Chanel shoes. On Lex Luger and DP Beats production-record, Uzi claims that now that he's a star rapper, he can steal your girlfriend the same day you take her to brunch without even knowing: Like 7am. I was the f-king of your love / 11am, you took that bitch right for brunch / Oh my god, gosh, that's the B------ch that I want. 10. Futsal Shuffle 2020Lil Uzi closed the decade track that sent the hip- hop community into a dance frenzy. While he has been deeply entrenched in label issues with Generation Now and Roc Nation, the 25-year-old has reassured fans fears that his work won't suffer. Futsal Shuffle 2020 broke the final Hot 100 chart from the top five of 2019. Lil Uzi Vert - You Was RightMetro Boomin teamed up with Lil Uzi Vert to prepare two tracks that made Mixtape Lil Uzi Vert Vs The World. One was the confessional You were right, where Uzi admits his past mistakes in his severed relationship with his girlfriend at the time, Brittany Bird. The song went platinum to the RIAA on March 2, 2017. Hopefully, more Uzi and Metro Boomin keep the collaboration coming.8. Lil Uzi Vert - Ps sPs s - is another melodic track that finds Uzi Werth romanticizing about his now ex-girlfriend Bird. Here, Uzi explains the theft of his girlfriend from her ex-boyfriend Austin. The title is essentially another way to tell someone: Mind your own business. At the time, Uzi admitted: Brittany was playing with my emotions, so I was behaving all crazy and doing rock star stuff, he annotated to Genius. Even for those who weren't the biggest fan of Lil Uzi back in 2015, they had to appreciate the complexity of PRODUCING DJ Don Cannon on track7. Lil Uzi Vert - Sauce It Up I Am One of the Greatest Ever to Do This, Uzi pronounces to open a satanic themed track. Hip-hop Marilyn Manson then continues to show off her rock star lifestyle. On the outro party-heavy record, the 23-year-old even gives a shout out to former WWE superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin and his punishing finisher, Stunner. Maaly Raw and DJ Don Cannon-produced track became a fan-favourite on Luv Is Rage 2 and wide some like the classic song Lil Uzi Vert.6. Lil Uzi Vert - Erase Your Social Chatter resident North Philly displays a much slower cadence in a match of melodic Lyle Leduff and DJ Don Cannon-produced track that samples Witt Lowry's Wake Up. The melodic record can go down as the best Twitter ad, as Uzi shows support for the social media platform rap, I don't have Snapchat homie/ I think it's too personal / That's what I got Twitter/Instagram I bag hoe. Luckily for him, Instagram stories are around now.5.