After a successful press run, Latto’s sophomore album 777 has officially dropped, and it’s already the talk of the town…or social media. Since its release at midnight, fans and peers of the Atlanta star have taken to Twitter to shower her with praise and give her her just due.
Queen Naija tweeted that the project is “heat,” adding that the “Big Energy” rapper is appropriately named “Big Latto.” In Plies’ post, he referred to her as an inspiration to others.
As for her fans, they highlighted standout features from Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino, who both appear on “Sunshine,” and generally discussed her talent, which was broadcasted on what many believe to be a very good album.
“This #Latto 777 album is pretty good. What surprised me was how she could make an album without the trap type records and still impress!” one user wrote. “Haven’t heard a young Woman MC really show the growth she did on this album. And she never gets outshined but any feature!”
“Latto has ascended to the next level of her career,” added another person. “It’s up up up.”
Latto is no stranger to internet praise. She’s trended after many of her viral freestyles. The flowers she’s currently receiving, however, hit different as it surrounds an entire body of work. Getting wind of all the love, she expressed her excitement, tweeting, “I’m so overwhelmed with love and support right now I’m so happy y’all love this as much as I do!!!! I’m seeing so much positivity and my rap peers just posting and congratulating me I just cannot.”
While on her promo tour, Latto previously shared her thought process while recording the album.
“I really wanted to solidify my place in this industry,” she told Complex.” I wanted to get my bars off and let people know that I do songs like ‘Big Energy’ and showcase my versatility, but let them know where the passion started in the first place. And that was rapping—just getting the bars off, no hook freestyles. So I’m definitely rapping my ass off and showcasing the versatility at the same time.”
Given the Twitter reactions, it seems she’s accomplished her goal. See some of the praise below.
Sitting here listening to this album straight through & this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥HEAT ♨️ @Latto you definitely BIG LATTO https://t.co/TCowHjqYA8
— Queen Naija (@queennaija) March 25, 2022
Let’s Support The Real @Latto Album “777” Available Now On All Platforms!!!! Continue To Inspire U’ve Already Proven U A ⭐️. Keep Your Foot On The Gas & Continue To Push The Culture Forward. Shine Queen! 👑👊🏾💯 #Plies #Pearly🦷 pic.twitter.com/ZtADAP1sqj
— Plies (@plies) March 25, 2022
This #Latto album is pretty good. What surprised me was how she could make an album without the trap type records and still impress! Haven’t heard a young Woman MC really show the growth she did on this album. And she never gets outshined but any feature! #777TheAlbum
— Darone Bowers (@Darone_Bowers) March 25, 2022
I can definitely say that this @Latto album is a no-skip body of work. My fav tracks gotta be Sunshine w/ Wayne & Gambino, Stepper w/ Nardo, Trust No Bitch & Bussdown w/ Kodak. Exceeded my expectations forreal! 🔥🔥🔥 #777TheAlbum
— 𝕁 𝕃𝕒𝕕𝕣𝕒𝕖 𓂀 (@j_ladrae) March 25, 2022
Nah every song on Latto album slaps but Sunshine already my favorite. She sounds so good, like girl why we just getting this side from you😍🔥 #777TheAlbum
— BigPapaMalloy (@B73Swanson) March 25, 2022
You did that, ma’am!
Latto has ascended to the next level of her career. It’s up up up. https://t.co/eBGPCTh4CF— karliehustle.nah (@THEkarliehustle) March 25, 2022
Latto got Mariah Carey on the remix, she forcing her way into the main rap girl conversation and Im not mad about it. She deserves. pic.twitter.com/7LudD95L6v
— bav ❤️🔥 (@notbav) March 25, 2022
uhhh Latto got a Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino feature???? on the same song??? and Gambino is rapping??? when was the last time that happened??? hello??????
— Archduke Redcat 🍿 (@ArchdukeRedcat) March 25, 2022
Not sure why people are surprised that @Latto can do melodic rap or sing her hooks… if you’ve listened to her music well before BFTS she did that often…. This Album right here 🔥🔥🔥I’m in California and all morning cars been rolling by playing it!
— kalilove26 (@Laker_Chiq) March 25, 2022
idk what @Latto put in her new album but 'Sunshine' and 'Like a Thug' is so addictingly amazing. She really hit the lotto with this one..#777TheAlbum pic.twitter.com/TNzeUkpjBK
— datmudasucka 🦋 y🩸 (@datmudasucka) March 25, 2022