DS2

Future's third studio album, DS2 (short for Dirty Sprite 2), landed on July 17, 2015, as a direct sequel to his 2011 mixtape Dirty Sprite. Released through A1 Recordings and Freebandz with distribution by Epic Records, the 13-track project finds the Atlanta rapper at his most unflinching. Production from Metro Boomin, Southside, and Zaytoven lays a foundation of skeletal, menacing beats that match Future's raw, Auto-Tuned vocals. The album's sound is dark and minimalist, with lyrics that dwell on codeine addiction, money, and fleeting relationships. Singles like "Fuck Up Some Commas" and "Where Ya At" became anthems, but deeper cuts such as "The Percocet & Stripper Joint" and "Stick Talk" showcase his ability to turn hedonism into art.

Critics praised DS2 for its cohesive mood and emotional transparency, with many ranking it among the best albums of 2015 and the decade. It became Future's first number one on the Billboard 200, moving 151,000 equivalent units in its opening week. By July 2022, the album had earned triple platinum certification from the RIAA, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of 2010s trap music.[edit]