Future Is Emotionally Vulnerable On "SAVE ME"

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The rapper talks about womanizing behaviors, substance abuse, and his ego on his latest project.

Five months after the release of his Future Hndrxx PresentsThe WIZRD full-length, Future drops off SAVE ME, a seven-track EP. The rapper has never been shy about opening up to his fans through music, but SAVE ME is an emotionally vulnerable project that gives listeners a look into Future's struggles. Leading up to the release, the rapper deleted all images from his Instagram, a tactic that many artists use before releasing a new project. It also seems, however, that this move could have been a purging, of sorts, for Future as he wiped his slate clean as if to enter in a new beginning.

Previously, some of Future's more self-destructive lyrics have been a cause of concern for fans, and SAVE ME plays like a cry for help. On "XanaX Damage," Future shares his issues with substance abuse. Then on "St. Lucia," he admits that he's struggled with womanizing behaviors. The lyrics to "Please Tell Me" are confessions regarding his ego. SAVE ME is a therapeutic project that's a recounting of one's unfavorable behaviors as expressed in hindsight. It'll be interesting to read the feedback on this one. Take a listen and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. XanaX Damage
2. St. Lucia
3. Please Tell Me
4. Shotgun
5. Government Official
6. Extra
7. Love Thy Enemies


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.