Wake Up Lucki is a collaborative album by Chicago rapper Lucki and producer F1lthy, released on December 3, 2021 via Empire. It consists of 12 tracks and runs approximately 27 minutes. [1][2]
Lucki enlisted F1lthy of Working on Dying to produce the entire project, aiming for a cohesive soundscape that reflects personal struggles and introspective narratives. [3][4]
Lucki’s vocal delivery throughout the recording leans into emotional detachment, addiction, isolation, and regret. F1lthy’s production uses dense synth textures, thick "tread" bass, and atmospheric pads to amplify this mood. [5][6]
Release and promotion
The album dropped with no guest features, placing the spotlight fully on Lucki’s internal monologues and F1lthy’s instrumentals. [7]
Promotion was modest — supported by streaming platform placements and reviews from blogs and outlets such as Pitchfork, Legends Will Never Die, Fantastic Hip Hop, etc. [8]
Reception
Overall, Wake Up Lucki was praised more for its production than for Lucki’s vocal dynamics; many reviews agree that F1lthy’s beats are the strongest asset. Critics found the album cohesive and emotionally resonant, though some felt parts of it were too homogenous in tone. [9][10][11]
Critical
Wake Up Lucki saw mostly positive critical response, especially highlighting F1lthy’s production and the overall atmosphere of the project:
Pitchfork gave it a 7.5/10, praising the synth-heavy, futuristic beats and Lucki’s diaristic style of lyricism that balances emotional numbness with vivid imagery. [12]
Legends Will Never Die considered it one of Lucki’s stronger recent projects, praising tracks like "U.G.K." and "Busy Day" for blending psychedelic feel with strong emotional core. [13]
Fantastic Hip Hop gave it ~5.7/10, complimenting the consistency of F1lthy’s production and noting that Lucki maintains mood across the tape, although some felt the vocal delivery became monotonous. [14]
Musical style and themes
The album is tightly atmospheric, relying on synths, pad sounds, reverbed leads, and sparse, pounding bass (often called "tread bass" in descriptions) to create tension. [15][16]
Lyrically, Lucki deals with personal topics: addiction, isolation, romantic strain, emotional numbing. Many reviewers note an emotional detachment in his delivery — sounding worn down, somber, often resigned. [17][18]
Track listing
Wake Up Lucki track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"USED 2 BE"
2:44
2.
"NEPTUNE V.S INDUSTRY"
1:46
3.
"STILL MISS YA"
1:42
4.
"U.G.K"
2:16
5.
"2019"
2:20
6.
"WHERE I BE"
2:20
7.
"NEEDED"
1:50
8.
"CRYOUT"
2:13
9.
"SPARKS VISION"
2:25
10.
"BUSY DAY"
2:20
11.
"LOVE IS WAR"
2:16
12.
"OUTRO"
3:14
Total length:
27:00
Personnel
Lucki – vocals, writer
F1lthy – producer, instrumental, aesthetic direction
Mixing/mastering credits not fully published in reviewed sources
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