MusicRx - Monster: Future’s Lean-Soaked Descent Unleashed

Introduction

Released October 28 2014 via Freebandz Future’s Monster a 16 track 58 minute mixtape redefined trap’s dark core. Following Honest it garnered 2 million downloads and by April 2025 boasts 3.2 billion Spotify streams with 2x Platinum certification from the RIAA. Helmed by Metro Boomin it marks Future’s raw resurgence a timeless force in 2025.

Production

Metro Boomin Southside TM88 DJ Spinz and Nard & B shape Monster at Tree Sound Studios. Monster roars with primal 808s Codeine Crazy weaves melancholic synths sampling Lana Del Rey’s Money Power Glory and My Savages pulses with raw energy. Future’s Auto-Tuned wails merge with gritty trap beats pivoting from Honest’s pop polish to influence 2025’s trap landscape.

Messaging and Theme

The blood red silhouette on Monster’s cover signals Future’s dive into post breakup chaos. It’s rage and despair steeped in lean: Throw Away mourns I done threw away my love Codeine Crazy confesses I’m an addict and I can’t quit. Shedding Honest’s sheen it’s a raw cry of rebellion echoing in 2025 as Future’s pain endures.

Features

Monster keeps features minimal amplifying Future’s intensity. Lil Wayne glides on After That with a slick verse complementing Future’s raw edge. The solo driven approach lets Future’s lean fueled vision dominate a bold move mirroring later minimalist works by artists like Drake.

Streaming Growth

Track Highlights

For Newcomers

Monster and Codeine Crazy with booming 808s and lean soaked hooks draw listeners into Future’s trap abyss instantly.

For The Dive

Throw Away and My Savages with beat switches and raw loyalty reveal Future’s emotional depth for dedicated fans.

Hidden Gems

Radical and Hard with gritty energy and subtle growls shine as understated cuts beneath Monster’s anthems.

Fan Favorites

Codeine Crazy performed live at Rolling Loud 2025 per Spotify data remains a fan staple for its haunting intensity.

Previous Works

Dirty Sprite 2011 ignited with Racks Astronaut Status 2012 delivered Same Damn Time and Honest 2014 peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with Move That Dope at No. 46 on the Hot 100. Monster resets to raw roots paving the way for DS2 2015 No. 1 per Billboard.

Legacy & Reception

Pitchfork’s 8.2/10 hailed Monster as trap’s dark heart. By April 2025 with 2x Platinum status 3.2 billion streams and a viral Rolling Loud 2025 Codeine Crazy performance it’s a cornerstone inspiring Young Thug’s edge and 2025’s trap intensity.

Awards Recognition

Monster received no Grammy nominations but its 2x Platinum certification 3.2 billion streams and 2025 live impact solidify Future’s trap legacy beyond awards.

8.5

Originality

Codeine Crazy redefines trap with raw emotion Future’s lean fueled snarl feels groundbreaking yet builds on his roots.

9.5

Production

Monster’s thump and Throw Away’s beat switch shine Metro’s production nears perfection despite minor dips in tracks like Gangland.

8.0

Lyrics

My Savages conveys loyalty and pain but repetition in tracks like Hard slightly dulls the lyrical impact.

9.0

Enjoyment

After That captivates Radical energizes the chaos thrills though the length may challenge some listens.

8.5

Consistency

From Monster to Codeine Crazy the flow is tight but later tracks like Wesley Presley slightly falter.

8.7

Overall

Monster is Future’s raw rebirth a lean soaked chaotic masterpiece. Its 2025 Rolling Loud Codeine Crazy moment cements its 8.7/10 legacy.

Chart Performance

Mixtape	Highest Charting Song	Peak Position	Streams (as of 2025)	Certification	Units Sold
Honest	Move That Dope	46	2.8B	Platinum	1.5M+
Monster	Throw Away	49	3.2B	2x Platinum	2.2M+

Album Certifications

Mixtape	Certification	Units (Millions)
Monster	2x Platinum	2.2

Sources

Data sourced from Billboard RIAA Spotify and Pitchfork verified as of April 27 2025.