Listen: Yelawolf – Mud Mouth

Yelawolf effortlessly finished this month off with a big bang by dropping his fifth full-length studio album Mud Mouth. The 14-track record, in particular, explores the many stages of a psychedelic trip. Instead of pinning onto one emotion, Mud Mouth looks deeper into them all simply because everyone does not share a similar experience. 

Moreover, the themes in this album give a peek at his life journey and career, being that he’s been in the music scene for roughly ten years. Regardless of all the glitz and glam, he remains true to his roots. Above all, the album embodies life and death. So open your mind because you’re in for an awakening. 

Armoring each song with an electric approach, the musical compilation does a sweet job of blending genres like country, bluegrass, R&B, and rock with hip-hop. In the same manner, he crossovers between bouncy flows, storytelling, witty punchlines, direct yet sometimes reflective bars, and fast-paced deliveries. Other times, he showcases his vocal range, which I might add is preeminent. Accordingly, Mud Mouth attests to his knack for versatility.

He resonates with “Rocks at Your Window,” which serves as an ode to his dearest friend, Shawty Fatt who unfortunately passed. Likewise, the rapper, songwriter, performer, and entrepreneur finds commonality with his track “DOPE.” The newest addition to his discography is a follow-up to other albums that he’s dropped every Friday of this month: Yelawolf Blacksheep, TURQUOiSE TORNADO, Slumafia, and Mile Zero. 

The two tracks that I’ll be breaking down today are “Light As A Feather” and “Aquanet.”

Starting his first verse with a distorted pitch and nature sounds, “Light As A Feather” sees the rapper staying true to himself. Additionally, he unveils what he’s learned over the years, along with a few warning bars for his haters. No matter what attempts to knock him down, he’ll always levitate. 

“Build up my bars like a zoo animal and live behind them/Vibration couldn’t stop a UFO mid-flight,” he spits. Deeper into the song, he also drops this line “What I thought was a can of worms was a barrel of snakes.” 

Not to mention, the chorus is sung in an ethereal fashion by the rapper—honestly, it’s an earworm. The hip-hop instrumental carries heavy bass and piano chords. 

“Aquanet” is what can be referenced as an anthem for all the hard-working women out there. Subsequently, the lyrics show us what a great night really consists of. 

Over the R&B-inspired instrumental, he raps, “Boy, you know that b*tch don’t mess around/Diamonds on the fingernails.” Elsewhere, he says, “She’s a natural-born killer/Make a killing ’till you drop.”

About Yelawolf:

Yelawolf, born Michael Wayne Atha in Gadsden, AL, made his major-label debut with Eminem‘s Shady Records (Interscope) in 2011 after building a rabid fanbase that caught the attention of critics and label execs alike. Without delay, he’s been consistent when dropping music. 

He’s traveled worldwide, performing sold-out shows across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His first five full-length albums and various side projects have featured collaborations with a wide variety of top artists, including Eminem, Ed Sheeran, Travis Barker, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gucci Mane, Kendrick Lamar, Diplo, A$AP Rocky, Kid Rock, Three 6 Mafia, Big Boi, KillerMike, Wynonna Judd, and more. 

With his cult and ever-expanding following, Yelawolf has fostered a global community with his lifestyle brand Slumerican. He opened the Slumerican Made flagship store in Nashville, TN, in 2017. He plans on dropping a rock and roll-centered album titled Sometimes Y on August 24th, 2021.

Listen to Mud Mouth by Yelawolf below:

Written by Natalee Gilbert

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