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We Don't Trust You

This article is about the album. For its title track, see We Don't Trust You (song).
Not to be confused with We Still Don't Trust You.

We Don't Trust You (stylized in all caps) is the first collaborative studio album by American rapper Future and American record producer Metro Boomin, released on March 22, 2024, by Freebandz (under the business name Wilburn Holding Co.), Epic Records, Boominati Worldwide, and Republic. The album contains guest appearances from the Weeknd, Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Kendrick Lamar, and Rick Ross. Production was primarily handled by Metro himself, alongside Mike Dean, Oz, Southside, Boi-1da, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Allen Ritter, Dre Moon, Zaytoven, Doughboy, Lil 88, Wheezy, G Koop, and others.[1][2][3][4]

We Don't Trust You
Studio album by
Future and Metro Boomin
ReleasedMarch 22, 2024
Recorded2023–2024
Genre
Length59:39
Label
Producer
Future chronology
I Never Liked You
(2022) 		We Don't Trust You
(2024) 		We Still Don't Trust You
(2024)
Metro Boomin chronology
Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack from and Inspired by the Motion Picture)
(2023) 		We Don't Trust You
(2024) 		We Still Don't Trust You
(2024)
Singles from We Don't Trust You
  1. "Type Shit"
    Released: March 22, 2024
  2. "Young Metro"
    Released: March 25, 2024
  3. "Like That"
    Released: March 26, 2024

We Don't Trust You was supported by three singles: "Type Shit", "Young Metro", and "Like That".[5] The latter debuted and peaked atop the US Billboard Hot 100, giving Future his third number-one single and Metro his first. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, debuting atop the US Billboard 200 with the biggest opening week of 2024 at the time of its release.

Background and promotion

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In January 2023, Metro was interviewed by radio personality Ebro Darden for the latter's Rap Life Radio radio show, in which he was asked why he did not produce any songs on Future's ninth studio album, I Never Liked You (2022), to which he explained that he wanted to save some songs that he produced for Future for a collaborative album.[6] In March 2023, Metro was interviewed by Flaunt Magazine, in which he promised that a collaborative album between him and Future would be released that same year, which did not end up happening for unknown reasons.[7] In August 2023, Metro shared via Twitter that he had lost three instrumentals meant for the album due to a power outage.[8] In January 2024, he tweeted that he would not cut or shave any of his hair until the album was completed and turned in.[9] On March 8, 2024, he and Future posted a trailer, which also featured a soundbite from the late American rapper Prodigy, in which they revealed the title We Don't Trust You and two release dates of March 22 and April 12.[10] On the same day, journalist Elliott Wilson confirmed that the title was the name of a collaborative album between the two artists and would be released on March 22 and also confirmed that a sequel collaborative album, which was later confirmed to be titled We Still Don't Trust You, would be released on April 12.[11]

In 2024, Future and Metro will embark on the We Trust You Tour in support of We Don't Trust You and its sequel.[12]

Singles

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The lead single of the album, "Type Shit", a collaboration with fellow American rappers Travis Scott and Playboi Carti, was sent to Italian radio airplay on March 22, 2024, alongside the release of the album with the official music video.[13] "Young Metro", a collaboration with Canadian singer the Weeknd, was released as the second single three days later along with the official music video.[14] The third and final single, "Like That", a collaboration with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, was sent to US rhythmic radio the following day; the song debuted and peaked atop the US Billboard Hot 100, giving Future his third number-one single and Metro his first ever.[15]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic64/100[16]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [17]
Clash6/10[18]
HipHopDX3.4/5[19]
Pitchfork7.0/10[5]
Slant Magazine     [20]
HotNewHipHop"HOTTTTT"[21]

We Don't Trust You currently has a score of 64 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on seven critics' reviews, indicating "generally positive" reception.

Writing for Clash, Robin Murray noted that the album "never moves in a straight line" and that it "epitomises just why Future and Metro Boomin work together so seamlessly". Concluding his review, Murray wrote that "at times uneven, the project stands as testament to the unique bond between these two A-list rap talents".[18] Jesse Fuller, an independent musical critic, has praised the album for its dark production, Future's effortless flow on the beats, and its lyrical wizardry. HipHopDX's Scott Glaysher describes the album as a "modern rap gospel" and that the project "carries a different tone" from their past collaborations. However, Glaysher states that the album doesn't "live up to its full potential" due to the loss of interest in its final third. Concluding the review, he stated that the album "should have been shorter" despite the duo "consistently [delivering] high-quality tracks".[19] Writing for Slant Magazine, Charles Lyons-Bart gave the album a poor review. He criticizes Future's performance, noting that "Metro’s work is sometimes enough to carry a track" and that his delivery is often "clipped". Concluding his review, he writes that the album presents the downfall of Future, noting that he's "faded and almost lifeless" throughout the project.[20]

Rolling Stone's Mosi Reeves wrote that Metro Boomin "has embraced maximalist, cinematic gestures". All in all, the album is described as "solid but nothing special".[22] Writing for Variety, A.D. Amorosi writes that the album "doesn’t feel like a competition" despite "their signature strengths" being present on the album. Concluding his review, Amorosi notes that "Metro makes more of the duo’s first volume than Future does".[23] HotNewHipHop's Gabrial Bras Nevares rated the album as "HOTTTTT", writing that the project "champions above all else". He notes that despite the album not being a "perfect attempt", it displays "focus, new approaches, intent-driven artistry" and several "bangers". Concluding his review, he noted that the project could have been better, however, the sequel "will not fall victim to complacency".[21]

Commercial performance

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In the United States, We Don't Trust You debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 251,000 album-equivalent units, which included 324.31 million on-demand streams and 4,500 pure album sales.[24] It marked Future's ninth and Metro Boomin's fourth number-one album in the country, while also scoring the biggest opening week of 2024 so far by both album-equivalent units and on-demand streams.[24]

Track listing

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We Don't Trust You track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."We Don't Trust You"
3:46
2."Young Metro" (with the Weeknd)
3:25
3."Ice Attack"
3:19
4."Type Shit" (with Travis Scott and Playboi Carti)
  • Metro Boomin
  • D. Rich[a]
3:48
5."Claustrophobic"
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
  • Metro Boomin
  • Will-a-Fool
3:42
6."Like That" (with Kendrick Lamar)
Metro Boomin4:27
7."Slimed In"
  • Metro Boomin
  • Prince85
3:14
8."Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana)"
3:40
9."Cinderella" (with Travis Scott)
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
  • Webster
2:49
10."Runnin Outta Time"
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
  • Jordan Holt-May
  • R. Richardson
3:25
11."Fried (She a Vibe)"
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
3:30
12."Ain't No Love"
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
  • Metro Boomin
  • Zaytoven
  • Lil 88
  • Outta Town
3:02
13."Everyday Hustle" (with Rick Ross)
Metro Boomin3:46
14."GTA"
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
3:53
15."Seen It All"
  • Metro Boomin
  • Ritter
  • P. Johnson
2:59
16."WTFYM"
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
Metro Boomin4:52
17."Where My Twin @" (Bonus)
  • Wilburn
  • Wayne
2:02
Total length:59:39

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer.
  • "Slimed In" features additional vocals from Young Thug
  • "Magic Don Juan (Princess Diana)" features additional vocals from Shantae Allen
  • "WTFYM" features additional vocals from Travis Scott

Samples

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Personnel

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  • Future – vocals
  • Metro Boomin – mixing
  • Ethan Stevens – mixing (all tracks), engineering (tracks 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 16)
  • Joe LaPorta – mastering
  • Eric Manco – engineering (tracks 1–8, 10–15, 17)
  • Shin Kamiyama – engineering (track 2
  • Florian "Flo" Ongonga – engineering (track 3)
  • Marcus Fitz – engineering (track 4)
  • Kourosh Poursalehi – engineering (tracks 6, 11)
  • Ray Charles Brown Jr. – engineering (track 6)
  • Victor Luevanos – engineering assistance
  • Aaron Fugeri – engineering assistance
  • Chris XZ – guitar (track 10)

Charts

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Chart performance for We Don't Trust You
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[25] 2
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)[26] 1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[27] 2
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[28] 3
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[29] 3
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[30] 1
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)[31] 1
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[32] 3
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[33] 1
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[34] 5
French Albums (SNEP)[35] 4
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[36] 5
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[37] 3
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)[38] 2
Irish Albums (OCC)[39] 4
Italian Albums (FIMI)[40] 8
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[41] 2
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[42] 1
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)[43] 5
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[44] 1
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[45] 6
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[46] 2
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)[47] 1
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[48] 14
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[49] 3
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[50] 1
UK Albums (OCC)[51] 2
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[52] 23
US Billboard 200[53] 1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[54] 1

Certifications

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Certifications for We Don't Trust You
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[55] Platinum 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[56] Gold 7,500‡
Poland (ZPAV)[57] Gold 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[58] Silver 60,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release dates and formats for We Don't Trust You
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various March 22, 2024
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