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Metro Boomin Albums Ranked: Solo and Collaborations (2026)

Metro Boomin has released two solo studio albums and five full-length collaborative albums, and this page ranks all seven: Not All Heroes Wear Capes (2018) and Heroes & Villains (2022), plus Without Warning with 21 Savage and Offset (2017), Double or Nothing with Big Sean (2017), Savage Mode II with 21 Savage (2020) and the two 2024 albums with Future, We Don't Trust You and We Still Don't Trust You. Because he is a producer, the collaborative albums are counted as core work. Not included are the 2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack album, the mixtapes 19 & Boomin (2013), Perfect Timing with Nav (2017) and A Futuristic Summa (2025), and the 2016 EP Savage Mode with 21 Savage.

Metro Boomin7 albums8 min readUpdated October 2026Hip-Hop

Quick Take

Consensus PeakSavage Mode IIAn 81 on Metacritic with 21 SavageBest Entry PointWithout WarningTen tracks, 33 minutes, no wasted spaceThe Solo DebutNot All Heroes Wear CapesHis first No. 1 album, in 2018

Why it ranks here

The sequel to the 2016 EP Savage Mode is the best-reviewed album Metro Boomin has put his name on, with a Metacritic score of 81 from ten reviews. It was previewed with a trailer narrated by Morgan Freeman, and the 15 tracks move from menacing trap to the soul-sampling warmth of the closing stretch without losing focus. Slant credited Metro with lifting 21 Savage's stories toward greatness. Pitchfork was cooler, arguing that only the producer was near his peak, which is still an argument for ranking it first on a producer's page.

Context

A collaborative album with 21 Savage, released October 2, 2020 through Slaughter Gang, Epic, Boominati and Republic, with guest spots from Drake, Young Thug and Young Nudy. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 171,000 album-equivalent units, the second US No. 1 for both artists.

Highlights

  • Runnin
  • Glock in My Lap
  • Mr. Right Now
  • Slidin
  • Said N Done

Weak Spots

  • At least one review called the lyrics banal
  • The interlude and skit material breaks up the momentum

Production

Metro Boomin · Southside · Honorable C.N.O.T.E. · David x Eli · Zaytoven

Influence

Its Morgan Freeman narration became a device Metro reused on Heroes & Villains, and the album was later certified double platinum by the RIAA.

Replay Value

High. It is the easiest Metro album to play front to back.

Why it ranks here

Released on October 31 with a horror-movie mood to match the date, Without Warning is ten tracks and 33 minutes long, and that brevity is its main strength. 21 Savage and Offset trade songs and verses over some of Metro's coldest beats, and Pitchfork praised the chemistry between the rappers and called the album short and cohesive. It scored 78 on Metacritic from nine reviews. It ranks just below Savage Mode II because it is narrower in mood and range.

Context

A collaborative album with 21 Savage and Offset, featuring Travis Scott and Quavo. It debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 with 53,000 album-equivalent units, the first top 10 album for Metro Boomin.

Highlights

  • Ghostface Killers
  • Ric Flair Drip
  • Rap Saved Me
  • Nightmare
  • Darth Vader

Weak Spots

  • One tone from start to finish
  • Several songs are solo showcases rather than true three-way collaborations

Production

Metro Boomin · Southside · Cubeatz · Dre Moon · Bijan Amir

Influence

"Ric Flair Drip", performed by Offset and Metro Boomin, peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was at the time the highest-charting song for both as lead artists.

Replay Value

High. It is over before it can wear out its welcome.

Why it ranks here

The second solo album is Metro's most ambitious production statement, a psychedelic trap record narrated by A$AP Rocky and Morgan Freeman, with strings, choirs and a guest list that runs from John Legend and the Weeknd to Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage and Young Thug. Clash called it a bold artist statement but also said there was simply too much going on and that not every idea lands, which is the fair summary. Metacritic lists it at 73 from five reviews. The high points are among his best, but the album is less tightly edited than the three above it.

Context

Released December 2, 2022 through Boominati and Republic as the sequel to Not All Heroes Wear Capes. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 185,000 album-equivalent units, his third No. 1 album, and has been certified at least platinum by the RIAA.

Highlights

  • Superhero (Heroes & Villains)
  • Creepin'
  • Trance
  • Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)
  • Too Many Nights

Weak Spots

  • Overstuffed with ideas and guests
  • The superhero framing is thinner than the production around it

Production

Metro Boomin · Allen Ritter · David x Eli · Peter Lee Johnson · Honorable C.N.O.T.E.

Read our full Heroes & Villains review →

Influence

The album's cover resembles Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here, and the record confirmed Metro as an arena-scale artist in his own right.

Replay Value

Good for the singles, moderate as a full listen.

Why it ranks here

Metro's debut solo studio album gathers Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Gunna, Young Thug, Swae Lee, Wizkid, J Balvin, Offset and Gucci Mane across a 13-track set that runs under 44 minutes. Pitchfork gave it a 7.7 and argued it did not feel like the typical producer album built from leftovers and favors, noting that parts of it pointed toward film scoring. Metacritic lists it at 78. It is the more focused of his two solo albums, though it has fewer standout songs than the 21 Savage records above it.

Context

Released November 2, 2018 through Boominati Worldwide and Republic. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 99,000 album-equivalent units, his first US chart-topper, and a deluxe edition with instrumental versions followed on November 6.

Highlights

  • Don't Come Out the House
  • Space Cadet
  • Overdue
  • Dreamcatcher
  • No Complaints

Weak Spots

  • Guests carry very different levels of energy
  • The Wizkid and J Balvin tracks near the end change the mood abruptly

Production

Metro Boomin · Allen Ritter · Southside · Tay Keith · Wheezy

Influence

It opened a planned trilogy that Heroes & Villains continued in 2022, and it set the template for Metro as a headline artist rather than a name in the credits.

Replay Value

Good, especially the first half.

Why it ranks here

The first full-length album by Future and Metro Boomin arrived as one of the biggest rap releases of 2024, and its peaks justify the attention: "Like That" with Kendrick Lamar debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Metro's first chart-topping single as a credited artist. Across 17 tracks and nearly an hour, though, the pacing sags. Rolling Stone described it as solid but nothing special, and Clash called it uneven while praising the pair's bond. Metacritic lists it at 64 from seven reviews.

Context

A collaborative album with Future, released through Freebandz, Boominati, Epic and Republic, with the Weeknd, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Kendrick Lamar and Rick Ross as guests. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 251,000 album-equivalent units, the biggest opening week of 2024 at the time of its release.

Highlights

  • Like That
  • Young Metro
  • Cinderella
  • Everyday Hustle
  • Seen It All

Weak Spots

  • Runs close to an hour
  • Future is on autopilot for stretches of the second half

Production

Metro Boomin · Mike Dean · Southside · Zaytoven · Boi-1da

Influence

It was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, with "Like That" nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

Replay Value

Moderate. Better as a playlist of its best six or seven songs.

Why it ranks here

Released three weeks after its predecessor, the second Future collaboration is a double album: an 18-track first disc focused on R&B and a seven-track second disc of hip-hop and trap, running 88 minutes in total. The melodic direction is a real change of pace, and the title track with the Weeknd is a highlight, but there is far more material than the idea supports. Clash called it even more bloated than the first album, and Sputnikmusic's review was negative, citing the length. Metacritic lists it at 64 from five reviews.

Context

The second collaborative album with Future, with guests including the Weeknd, J. Cole, Ty Dolla Sign, Lil Baby, A$AP Rocky and Brownstone. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 124,500 album-equivalent units, Metro Boomin's fifth No. 1 album.

Highlights

  • We Still Don't Trust You
  • Red Leather
  • All to Myself
  • Show of Hands
  • Drink N Dance

Weak Spots

  • 88 minutes across 25 tracks
  • Many mid-tempo songs blur together

Production

Metro Boomin · Mike Dean · Wheezy · Dre Moon · Southside

Influence

It gave the pair two No. 1 albums within a month and showed Metro's range on slower, R&B-centered material.

Replay Value

Low as a whole, though a trimmed version would rank higher.

Why it ranks here

Released less than six weeks after Without Warning, the Big Sean collaboration is the one Metro Boomin album where rapper and producer do not fit. The beats are sparse and gothic, and Big Sean's punchline-heavy style sits awkwardly on top of them. Reviews were mixed, with a Metacritic score of 54 from four reviews, and Pitchfork wrote that even Metro could not rescue the rapper from his weakest writing habits. A few songs work, which is why it is not lower, but it is the clear last place.

Context

A collaborative album with Big Sean, released through GOOD Music, Def Jam, Boominati and Republic, with Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug and Swae Lee as guests. It debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 with 50,000 album-equivalent units.

Highlights

  • Pull Up N Wreck
  • So Good
  • Who's Stopping Me
  • Even the Odds
  • Go Legend

Weak Spots

  • Rapper and producer rarely sound like they are making the same album
  • Lyrics drew the harshest criticism

Production

Metro Boomin · Southside · Pi'erre Bourne · Earlly Mac

Influence

Limited. Reviews were mixed, though Metro Boomin has defended the album in later interviews.

Replay Value

Low. A handful of songs are worth keeping.

Scores come from each album’s scorecard review. A score marked ~ is an editorial estimate for an album we have not reviewed in full yet. Albums are ranked by score; ties keep our editorial order.

Essay

The Complete Picture

Savage Mode II is the best Metro Boomin album, the record where his cinematic production and 21 Savage's deadpan delivery are most completely matched, and Without Warning is the leanest and most immediate. Not All Heroes Wear Capes remains the stronger of the two solo albums, while Heroes & Villains is the bigger and busier one. The two Future albums contain some of his most widely heard work but run long, and Double or Nothing is the one pairing that never clicks.

Start with Savage Mode II, then go back to Without Warning.

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Metro Boomin Albums in Order

  1. 2017Without WarningRanked #2
  2. 2017Double or NothingRanked #7
  3. 2018Not All Heroes Wear CapesRanked #4
  4. 2020Savage Mode IIRanked #1
  5. 2022Heroes & VillainsRanked #3
  6. 2024We Don't Trust YouRanked #5
  7. 2024We Still Don't Trust YouRanked #6

Metro Boomin Albums: Common Questions

What is the best Metro Boomin album?
We rank Savage Mode II (2020) as the best Metro Boomin album, with an estimated score of 7.2/10: Metro and 21 Savage at their most complete.
How many Metro Boomin albums are ranked here?
This ranking covers 7 Metro Boomin projects, released between 2017 and 2024.
What is the earliest Metro Boomin album in this ranking?
Without Warning (2017) is the earliest release in this list. We rank it #2.
What is the most recent Metro Boomin album in this ranking?
We Still Don't Trust You (2024) is the most recent release in this list. We rank it #6.
Which Metro Boomin album is ranked lowest?
Double or Nothing (2017) sits at #7 with an estimated score of 4.7/10.