Lil Uzi Vert Says "Eternal Atake" Was "Super Dumbed Down" Due To Leak

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He says it is a "really good" album if another artist made it, but for him, "It didn't reach its full potential."

The build-up to the release of Eternal Atake was agonizing for diehard Lil Uzi Vert fans. There seemed to be controversy regarding the album's delivery, and we later learned that there were delays that caused Uzi to have to hit the studio to refine his project. Eternal Atake made an unsurprising debut at the top of the charts, but even with a No.  spot secured, the rapper recently revealed that it wasn't as powerful as he'd wanted.

Uzi chatted with W Magazine and discussed his acclaimed project, admitting that the final product wasn't as impressive as his initial vision for the album.

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"All of my music for Eternal Atake got leaked, so I had to redo it," said Uzi. "It didn’t reach its full potential—I just knew it wasn’t the sound I was going for. Let’s just say 'Eternal Atake,' for another artist, would have been really good, because it was super dumbed down to where everyone could enjoy it, but that’s not my artistry. I want my new music to be more intimate to my real fans. I wanted it to be almost cultlike.

Uzi also revealed that he's switched up how he approaches creating music. "No, I’m just leaving songs how they are instead of trying to make the perfect song. I was following the other guys too much," said Uzi. W wanted to know what "guys" the rapper was referring to. "I was listening to all the industry guys and their formats—it was confusing me, because these guys are getting No. 1’s."

"But I realized the music ain’t even living; their No. 1’s are real quick," he added. "I had to realize this is their beginning; they’re younger than me, so they have room to do that. I don’t have room to do that. I used to always look at all the young guys and be like, 'Oh, shout out this guy.' I ain’t shouting out nobody no more."

Do you think Uzi's formula should be the new approach? Revisit Eternal Atake below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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