Gas Face

Released in 2017, Gas Face serves as a bridge between Juicy J's legendary Three 6 Mafia roots and the modern trap landscape he helped build. While often categorized as a mixtape, the project functions as a cohesive studio-quality statement on the state of Memphis rap. It features production from frequent collaborators like TM88 and Southside, ensuring a sound that is both polished and punishingly heavy. Unlike some of his more pop-leaning commercial efforts, Gas Face leans into the 'horrorcore' aesthetics of his early career, utilizing minor-key melodies and a brooding atmosphere. The album was released during a prolific period for the artist, yet it stands out for its focus and lack of filler. It received positive marks from underground hip-hop circles for its authenticity and its refusal to chase radio trends, instead doubling down on the dark, hypnotic 'hypnotize minds' formula that remains his signature.