The Party Never Ends 2.0

Juice WRLD

The Party Never Ends 2.0

Review

The Party Never Ends, the final posthumous album from Juice WRLD, offers a poignant mix of emotion, experimentation, and collaboration. The record showcases his signature themes—doomed love, drug struggles, and personal demons—over 18 tracks blending emo rap, trap, and pop elements. Featuring collaborations with artists like Eminem, Nicki Minaj, The Kid LAROI, and Fall Out Boy, the album captures moments of brilliance but struggles with cohesion. Standouts include the haunting "Misfit" and the reflective "Condone It," where Juice's inventive flows shine. Tracks like "Barbarian" and "Oxycodone" delve deeper into the rapper's darker emotions and struggles with addiction. However, some features and production choices, such as "Best Friend" with Fall Out Boy, received mixed reviews for their execution​ Critics noted the challenges of posthumous releases, with unfinished ideas and pacing issues evident in the hour-long runtime. While it doesn't redefine his legacy, The Party Never Ends delivers heartfelt moments for fans and reinforces Juice WRLD's influence on modern hip-hop

Info

The Party Never Ends is Juice WRLD's third and final posthumous album, released in November 2024. A mix of emo rap, trap, and pop, the album features collaborations with Eminem, Nicki Minaj, The Kid LAROI, Fall Out Boy, and others. It was primarily produced by a roster of top producers, including Benny Blanco, Nick Mira, Cashmere Cat, and Zaytoven, among others. The tracks were recorded across various studios, reflecting Juice WRLD's prolific creative process before his untimely passing​ The album debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200 and charted within the top 10 in multiple countries, including the UK and Australia, further cementing Juice WRLD’s global influence on modern music​ While the album received praise for its heartfelt moments and star-studded collaborations, some critics noted its uneven pacing and lack of cohesion due to the challenges inherent in posthumous releases. Nonetheless, The Party Never Ends serves as a bittersweet farewell to one of hip-hop's most beloved and influential artists

Tracklisting

  1. 1. The Party Never Ends
  2. 2. Misfit
  3. 3. AGATS2 (Insecure) [with Nicki Minaj]
  4. 4. Lace It (with Eminem & benny blanco)
  5. 5. Cuffed
  6. 6. Empty Out Your Pockets
  7. 7. KTM Drip
  8. 8. Love Letter
  9. 9. Condone It
  10. 10. Goodbye
  11. 11. Party By Myself
  12. 12. Adore You
  13. 13. Celebrate (with Offset)
  14. 14. Jeffrey
  15. 15. Barbarian
  16. 16. Best Friend (with Fall Out Boy)
  17. 17. Floor It
  18. 18. Oxycodone
  19. 19. Spend It