Decided

Released in August 2018, Decided arrived during a prolific period for YoungBoy Never Broke Again, following his debut studio album Until Death Call My Name. While that project was a grander statement, Decided feels like a focused, 11-track emotional purge. It is characterized by its heavy use of melodic trap and 'pain music' tropes, featuring production that favors atmospheric keys and rolling 808s. The project includes the hit 'No Mentions,' which became a fan favorite for its blend of catchy melody and street-oriented lyricism. Critically, the album is often cited as one of his most consistent bodies of work, praised for its pacing and the raw honesty of tracks like 'Sky Cry' and 'Deceived Emotions.' It showcases his ability to pivot from aggressive, high-energy tracks like 'Murda' to fragile, introspective ballads without losing the listener's trust. This album helped define the 'melodic pain' subgenre that would dominate the Southern hip-hop landscape in the late 2010s.