Metro Boomin 'A Futuristic Summa': Every song ranked from best to worst

Metro Boomin officially launched A Futuristic Summa with a retro‑styled MySpace‑era rollout: a billboard on RapCaviar, a pixel art website, and DJs spilling voicemails from some features. The project was delayed from its originally planned July 22 release and landed on August 1, 2025.

DJ Spinz, an OG Atlanta mixtape host, adds drops/tag inserts across the mixtape, nodding explicitly to the old‑school mixtape vibe. Metro Boomin promised an “all‑new cast” of features, though pull‑outs from big names including Future, Lil Baby, Quavo, 2 Chainz, T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, and Young Thug provide recognizable anchors alongside veterans like J Money, Young Dro, Roscoe Dash, Bunna B, Meany of Shop Boyz, YK Niece, Rocko, Gucci Mane, and Travis Porter.

The single “Slide,” featuring Roscoe Dash, dropped July 4, earning immediate buzz for its nostalgic bounce and early 2010s energy—but polished through Metro Boomin’s lens. Critics described it as setting the tone for a party‑first, danceable Southern trap vibe. Most reviews and attendees noted: “Whole tape goes hard.”

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All 24 Tracks of Metro Boomin Ranked: Best to Least Strong

1. “Party ing & Drinking” (feat. 21 Savage, Future & Waka Flocka Flame)

A heavyweight triple act framed by Metro Boomin’s sonics; blending Future’s custom cadence, 21’s cold flow, and Waka’s signature energy feels cinematic and well‑balanced—not just fan service but three sensibilities playing off each other. Early crowd reactions at the listening party signaled this as a likely anthem.

2. “Slide” (feat. Roscoe Dash)

The official lead single, this track delivered its nostalgia‑meets‑future vibe with a punch and became a social media hit almost instantly. It’s glossy yet warehouse‑party raw at once, easy to dance to, and widely discussed by online writers the moment it dropped.

3. “Don’t Stop Dancing” (feat. Lil Baby)

A bouncy rhythm and airy melody paired with Lil Baby’s sharp verse. The catchiness and vocal clarity give it a near‑top position, even though it wasn’t released as a single.

4. “Butterflies (Right Now)” (feat. Quavo)

Quavo’s melodic charisma fits Metro Boomin’s glossy keys on this one. Quavo has a history of big outings with Metro (e.g., “Bad and Boujee”), and this strengthens why: melodic but bombastic.

5. “Birthday” (feat. Skooly, Young Thug & Yung Booke)

Young Thug brings otherworldly flair as always, balanced by Skooly’s grounded tone and Yung Booke’s youthful bounce. Beat choices complement their contrast well.

6. “They Wanna Have Fun” (feat. Gucci Mane, Travis Porter & Young Dro)

Gucci sets the tone with stoicism, Travis Porter brings nostalgia, and Young Dro keeps the ATL swagger. Feels like a mixtape homecoming highlight.

7. “I Like That” (feat. 2 Chainz & Waka Flocka Flame)

2 Chainz’s smooth wit paired with Waka’s raw energy works; the beat features extra percussive bounce. Fun, though not as memorable as earlier tracks.

8. “Drip BBQ” (feat. J Money, Quavo & Waka Flocka Flame)

Layered guest catchphrases and bounce plus Metro Boomin’s synth work make it a club primer. Slightly unfocused but rich in energy.

9. “Overly Trimm” (feat. Quavo, Skooly & Young Dro)

More introspective than others; Skooly and Dro trade verses over shimmering pads while Quavo wraps the hook. Atmospheric late‑night vibe.

10. “Take Me Thru Dere” (feat. Quavo)

Quavo leans into a nostalgic/romantic hook. Less bold than “Butterflies” but clear and cohesive; showcasing Metro Boomin’s love for melody.

11. “U Deserve” (feat. Hoodrich Pablo Juan, QUE, T.I. & Young Dro)

T.I. anchors the verses with veteran candor, Young Dro and Hoodrich fill it out, QUE croons the chorus. Beat shifts not always smoothly, but voice synergy helps.

12. “Make It Make Sense” (feat. Rocko)

Rocko’s deep voice and melodic cadence over a minimal beat. Runs long but pays off with a punch at the end.

13. “Clap” (feat. Waka Flocka Flame)

Flocka’s signature shouts and ad‑libs ride a stripped‑down trap beat. Energetic but stops short of boundary‑pushing.

14. “Black Migo Forever (Intro)”

A proper opener with DJ Spinz’s voiceovers. Serves the purpose as an intro; not a song meant to stand solo.

15. “WTF Goin” (feat. Young Dro)

Dro commands the track, but the beat feels recycled compared with more animated entries. Still punchy but middling.

16. “Still Turnt (Forever B‑shot)” (feat. Shad da God)

Shad delivers an aggressive spike verse; the beat wobbles before it lands. Momentary spike on an otherwise uneven sequence around tracks 12–15.

17. “Stealing All the Swag” (feat. Young Dro)

Dro’s flow is steady, but the beat lacks melody. Tones down to filler.

18. “My Lil St” (feat. BunnaB, J Money & Meany)

Tri‑verses without a strong hook. It booms but quickly fades in memory.

19. “I Go” (feat. J Money)

Just J Money on back‑to‑back tracks; lacks the guest adrenaline variety needed mid‑tape, turns beige.

20. “Loose Screws” (feat. Shad da God & Skooly)

In this Metro Boomin song are two gritty voices struggling to spark real melody or awaiting a change-up; becomes repetitive.

21. “Issa Party” (feat. Meany, Shad da God & Young Dro)

By this point, the format of verses + chant chorus feels stale. Sound selections slip into background noise.

22. “I Want It All” (feat. J Money)

Shorter track, simple hook and verse. Works as filler.

23. “Jerry Curry (Love & Basketball)” (feat. Lil Baby & Yung LA)

Lil Baby again leads, but the Yung LA verse feels tacked on. The track tries to hit nostalgia but feels forced.

24. “I Need (Where U From)” (Bonus, feat. 2 Chainz, Lil Baby & Waka Flocka Flame)

Odd sequencing at the end with a bonus label that doesn’t deliver closure. Too many guest voices competing for a final statement. A decent throwaway, but not strong for a closer.

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Why This Order?

• Star power & chemistry: “Party-ing & Drinking” lands #1 because Future, 21 Savage & Waka push the sonic tension. The sole solo heavyweight feature tracks (Lil Baby, Quavo, Thug) are near the top.
• Single momentum: “Slide” was strong enough to kick off the campaign, so it naturally ranks very high.
• Diversity of voices: Tracks with too many minor artists (e.g. 3‑voice cuts mid‑tape) tend to fade.
• Sequencing fatigue: Songs clustered mid‑show average out when textures repeat.

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A Futuristic Summa succeeds in positioning Metro Boomin as not just a beatmaker but a curator; bridging Atlanta’s legacy while refusing to lean on old certainties alone. While the ranking reflects individual track vibrancy and pacing, many of the lower spots still offer club weapons and moments of nostalgia.

For Metro Boomin fans, the record feels like the musical equivalent of summer fun—playable, roomy, and anchored in ATL trap heritage.