Overview
I can't even describe it in words. The first song got crack in it. That shit just going to be wild. It is a real-life rags-to-riches story. Because I really went from the porch to the penthouse. So it's like how Drake said “0 to 100.” But I can't steal his shit. I can't just say rags to riches. That's boring. I had to put it my own way and it fit just like that. I really went from my granny porch to the 50th floor. I'm like, “Why the fuck my ears popping in the elevator, bitch?” This shit brand new to me, all this shit.
Porch 2 the Pent received positive reviews from other music critics, with Toby Adeyemi of Rolling Out writing how the mixtape is a great introduction to 1900Rugrat if nobody has listened to him before. [9] Steven Louis of Passion of the Weiss mentions how Porch 2 The Pent spans 20 songs across three distinct styles: frenetic Flockaveli crunk, Mannie Fresh–inspired tracks, and a closing set of drawling trap croons. [10] Vivian Medithi of The Fader wrote how Porch 2 the Pent sees 1900Rugrat expand his sound without compromising anything. Medithi compliments the diversity of the tape, writing that there is a "loose narrative arc," noting how 1900Rugrat switches from "harder-hitting gangster raps to its plusher, more aspirational cuts." [11]
Songs
Louis highlights Rugrat's self-awareness and humor, pointing to lines like “white boy with a big stick, call me Cracker Barrel,” while also praising his ability to out-grime Skrilla on “Auntie Ain’t Playing” and get Kodak Black to address colorism on the “One Take Freestyle” remix. The critic further mentions Rugrat's challenging upbringing—growing up without knowing his parents and moving through adoptive care and Limestone's large sheriff's department—and observes that on the album, he sounds thankful, triumphant, and fully “booted up and turnt out.” [10] Quincy of Ratings Game Music Quincy of RatingsGameMusic picks out his five favorite tracks from Porch 2 The Pent. He names “One Take Freestyle” (ft. Kodak Black) as the number-one song, calling it a wild, high-energy remix powered by a sped-up “UOENO”-style beat. At number two is “Clean & Dirty,” which shows a more controlled, smoother side of 1900Rugrat with polished street verses. “Way 2 Geeked” comes in third, with raw, reckless energy over a Gucci Mane–style instrumental. Fourth is “Cheat Codes” (ft. BossMan Dlow), praised for its clever, video game–themed chorus and playful punchlines. Rounding out the list is “Auntie Ain’t Playin” (ft. Skrilla), which remixes Kanye West’s “Power” into a trap‑heavy track where both rappers bring distinct but complementary energy. The article also gives an honorable mention to “Dirty Ahh Soda,” noting its triumphant, video-game-y beat and confident, nostalgic storytelling. [12] Medithi highlights 1900Rugrat's versatility, noting how he taps into Lex Luger-style intensity on “Way 2 Geeked,” shifts to a dreamy, emotional vibe on “Wtf,” delivers Lil Uzi Vert-like longing on “Molly Girl,” and brings a bouncy, Gucci Mane-meets-Zaytoven energy on “Never Dat.” “Dyin Bout Respect” shows Rugrat at his most aggressive, firing off lines about proving doubters wrong while Rickfrmdacreek steals the spotlight on his verse, flexing money, designer jeans, and gliding in a Maybach with effortless confidence. Around the two-thirds mark, the album shifts from hard-hitting trap to more soulful, melodic production. These tracks channel the romantic, hazy vibe of Thot Breaker-era Chief Keef — emotional without fully dropping the tough exterior. For Medithi, the standout is “Tender,” where Rugrat’s sharp Auto-Tuned vocals cut through a warm soul sample as he delivers intimate, flex-heavy lines about love, pressure, and comfort. [11]
