Overview
Future’s third studio album DS2 (Dirty Sprite 2) released July 17, 2015, debuting at #1 with 151,000 copies. The dark, drug-fueled trap album established Future’s signature sound and spawned “Jumpman” with Drake, one of the biggest songs of 2015-2016.
Trap Darkness
DS2 perfected Future’s drugged-out trap aesthetic. Produced by Metro Boomin, Southside, and Zaytoven, the album explored codeine addiction, paranoia, and hedonism with unfiltered honesty. Tracks like “Thought It Was a Drought” and “I Serve the Base” showcased his melodic trap innovation.
”Where Ya At” Drake Collaboration
“Where Ya At” ft. Drake (#45) kicked off a prolific Future-Drake partnership. Drake’s “runnin’ through the six with my woes” became a meme. The song’s production (Metro Boomin) defined mid-2010s trap.
What a Time to Be Alive
DS2’s success led to What a Time to Be Alive, a surprise collaborative mixtape with Drake (September 2015) that debuted at #1. “Jumpman” (#12) became a cultural phenomenon, name-checking Michael Jordan and dominating clubs.
Codeine Crazy
“Codeine Crazy” wasn’t a single but became a fan-favorite deep cut. The 7-minute meditation on addiction showcased Future’s vulnerability beneath the trap bravado. It’s routinely cited as his best song.
Metro Boomin Partnership
Future and Metro Boomin’s chemistry on DS2 tracks (“Stick Talk,” “Fuck Up Some Commas,” “Freak Hoe”) cemented Metro as trap’s premier producer. Their partnership influenced a generation of trap production.
Critical Acclaim
DS2 received a 77 Metacritic score. Critics praised its cohesion and emotional honesty. The album appeared on year-end lists from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Complex.
Influence on Trap
DS2 influenced trap’s melodic turn and demonstrated drug-rap could achieve critical acclaim. Future’s mumbled delivery and Auto-Tune manipulation became templates for SoundCloud rappers (Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Juice WRLD).
”Commas” & “Stick Talk” Success
“Fuck Up Some Commas” (#55) and “Stick Talk” (#82) both charted and became strip club staples. The former’s “I just fucked your bitch in some Gucci flip-flops” became an instant quotable.
Cultural Impact
DS2 solidified Future’s status as trap’s reigning king. The album’s darkness contrasted with pop-rap’s optimism. #DS2 generated 60M+ social media posts.
Legacy
DS2 is considered Future’s magnum opus and one of trap’s essential albums. It proved drug-rap could be artistically ambitious and commercially successful.
Source: Metacritic: DS2