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DS2 is the third studio album by Atlanta rapper Future, released in 2015; its title abbreviates Dirty Sprite 2 and links it to his earlier mixtape Dirty Sprite. Produced largely by Metro Boomin, Southside, and other Atlanta collaborators, it uses sparse trap percussion, dark synthesizers, and Future's melodic, Auto-Tuned vocal delivery. The lyrics repeatedly address drug use, wealth, distrust, emotional detachment, and the pressures surrounding success, and the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
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What does DS2 stand for in Future's album?
The title DS2 is an abbreviation for "Dirty Sprite 2," making it a direct sequel to his highly influential 2011 mixtape Dirty Sprite. The project expands on the dark, drug-fueled trap sound of its predecessor.
When was Future's DS2 released?
The album was released on July 17, 2015, through A1 Recordings and Epic Records. It was the third studio album from the Atlanta rapper, dropping shortly after his collaborative mixtape with Drake.
Who produced the majority of DS2?
The beats were primarily handled by Atlanta heavyweights Metro Boomin and Southside, alongside producers like Zaytoven and Wheezy. Their use of dark synthesizers and heavy 808 percussion defined the trap genre.
What is the biggest hit single from DS2?
The standout commercial hit from the album is "Where Ya At," which is a collaboration with Canadian rapper Drake. The song reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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