Porch 2 the Pent is the debut studio mixtape by 1900Rugrat.[3][4][5][6] It was released on February 28, 2025, through 300 Entertainment. The album has 20 tracks, and features from Lil Yachty, Rickfrmdacreek, Skrilla, Kodak Black, and BossMan Dlow. The album's lead single, "One Take Freestyle", was released on September 13, 2024.[7]
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| Released | February 28, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2024–2025 | |||
| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 53:59 | |||
| Label | 300 Entertainment | |||
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Background
editBefore the mixtape's release, 1900Rugrat took to social media to announce the release of the mixtape, which was set to be on February 24, 2025. Six days later, Rugrat released a trailer to help build up hype for the mixtape. Along with the announcement, Rugrat also announced that he would be making a guest appearance on BossMan Dlow's Dlow Curry Tour as one of the featured supporting acts.[8]
Composition
editPorch 2 the Pent spans 20 songs and 54 minutes; the mixtape, according to Devin Morton of HotNewHipHop, features beats that reflect the recent Florida sound. Morton notes similarities to what BossMan Dlow raps over, who also appears on the track "Cheat Codes," and highlights production by Akachi, known for his work with Chief Keef and DJ Khaled, bringing big bass and loud 808s to several songs. The review points out collaborations with Lil Yachty on "Bussin Baby" and Kodak Black on a remix of "One Take Freestyle," emphasizing Rugrat's connection to his Florida peers. Morton concluded that while 1900Rugrat's long-term impact is uncertain, the album demonstrates he is aiming to define his career beyond a single viral moment.[2]
Critical reception
editI can't even describe it in words. The first song got crack in it. That shit just going to be wild. It is a real-life rags-to-riches story. Because I really went from the porch to the penthouse. So it's like how Drake said "0 to 100." But I can't steal his shit. I can't just say rags to riches. That's boring. I had to put it my own way and it fit just like that. I really went from my granny porch to the 50th floor. I'm like, "Why the fuck my ears popping in the elevator, bitch?" This shit brand new to me, all this shit.
Overview
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| RapReviews | 6/10[10] |
Porch 2 the Pent received positive reviews from music critics, with Toby Adeyemi of Rolling Out writing that the mixtape is a great introduction to 1900Rugrat for those who are not familiar with his music.[11] Steven Louis of Passion of the Weiss mentioned how Porch 2 The Pent spans 20 songs across three distinct styles: frenetic Flockaveli crunk, Mannie Fresh–inspired tracks, and a closing set of drawling trap croons.[12] Vivian Medithi of The Fader wrote how Porch 2 the Pent sees 1900Rugrat expand his sound without compromising anything. Medithi complimented the diversity of the tape, writing that there is a "loose narrative arc," noting how 1900Rugrat switches from "harder-hitting gangster raps to its plusher, more aspirational cuts."[13] In a RapReviews critique of Porch 2 the Pent, Steve "Flash" Juon gave the mixtape a 6 out of 10 score, praising the project for its ambitious length, solid choice of collaborators such as Lil Yachty and BossMan Dlow, and raw, autotune-free vocal delivery that showcased a distinctive Florida drawl. However, Juon criticized much of the lyrical content as cliched and derivative, arguing that many songs added little new to the genre despite Rugrat's unique background and sound, ultimately making the project feel too similar to that of his peers rather than truly standing out.[10]
Songs
editLouis highlighted Rugrat's self-awareness and humor, pointing to lines like "white boy with a big stick, call me Cracker Barrel”, while praising his ability to out-grime Skrilla on "Auntie Ain't Playing", also noting how Kodak Black addresses accusations of colorism on the "One Take Freestyle" remix. Louis further mentioned how Rugrat addresses his challenging upbringing—growing up without knowing his parents and moving through adoptive care and Limestone's sheriff's department—and observed that on the album, he sounds thankful, triumphant, and fully "booted up and turnt out."[12] Quincy of Ratings Game Music picked out his five favorite tracks from Porch 2 the Pent, naming "One Take Freestyle" with Kodak Black as the top song, calling it a wild, high-energy remix powered by a sped-up "UOENO"-style beat.[13]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 2:39 |
| 2. | "Way 2 Geeked" | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Bussin Baby (featuring Lil Yachty)" | 2:46 |
| 4. | "Dyin Bout Respect (featuring Rickfrmdacreek)" | 3:08 |
| 5. | "She Keep It Drip" | 2:46 |
| 6. | "Auntie Ain't Playin (featuring Skrilla)" | 2:00 |
| 7. | "Dirty Ahh Soda" | 2:10 |
| 8. | "One Take Freestyle Remix (featuring Kodak Black)" | 3:42 |
| 9. | "Never Dat" | 2:12 |
| 10. | "Clean & Dirty" | 2:42 |
| 11. | "Cheat Codes (featuring BossMan Dlow)" | 3:14 |
| 12. | "Two Tone Maybach" | 2:00 |
| 13. | "WTF" | 1:42 |
| 14. | "Lmk" | 4:08 |
| 15. | "Molly Girl" | 3:33 |
| 16. | "Playin Safety" | 2:01 |
| 17. | "Tender" | 2:12 |
| 18. | "February 7th" | 2:12 |
| 19. | "Never Been the Same" | 2:53 |
| 20. | "One Take Freestyle" | 2:59 |
| Total length: | 53:59 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Chung, David (2025-01-23). "FL Rap Breakout 1900Rugrat Recruits Kodak Black for Remix of Viral "One Take Freestyle"". Audible Treats. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- 1 2 Horvath, Zachary (January 25, 2025). "1900Rugrat Tags In Kodak Black To Assist Him With His Viral "One Take Freestyle Remix"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ↑ Centeno, Tony M. (February 28, 2025). "Rap Rising: YoungBoy Never Broke Again Returns With New Song '5 Night'". iHeart. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ↑ Brown, Preezy; Sadler, Armon (February 28, 2025). "Jim Jones, Queen Key, GloRilla, Busta Rhymes & Other New Hip‑Hop Releases for the Ride Home". VIBE. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Saponara, Michael (April 17, 2025). "How 1900Rugrat Went From "Porch 2 the Pent" & Why Chief Keef's Music Inspires Him Every Day". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Morton, Devin (February 28, 2025). "1900Rugrat Drops Packed Debut Album "Porch 2 The Pent"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Publishing Briefs: Sleep Token's II Joins Kobalt; PinkPantheress Producer Picks Concord". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ↑ Audible Treats, Audible Treats. "1900Rugrat Returns with Painful Realism on "Lift Yourself Freestyle" (PR2)". Audible Treats. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- ↑ Sanfiorenzo, Dimas (March 5, 2025). "1900Rugrat: How the Rapper Who Created "One Take Freestyle" Came Up". Complex. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- 1 2 Juon, Steve (February 24, 2026). "1900Rugrat :: Porch 2 the Pent". RapReviews. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ Adeyemi, Toby (March 1, 2025). "Press Play Friday: Fridayy new album is here". Rolling Out. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- 1 2 Louis, Steven (March 3, 2025). "The Rap-Up: Week of March 3, 2025". Passion of the Weiss. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
- 1 2 Medithi, Vivian (February 28, 2025). "1900Rugrat on Porch 2 The Pent, Drake & being inspired by Chief Keef". The FADER. Retrieved November 26, 2025.