''Unknown Death 2002'' is the debut mixtape by Swedish rapper

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. It was released on July 9, 2013 by

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. It serves as Yung Lean's first full length project, and his breakout mixtape, bringing more attention to both Lean and

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. Despite opening to negative reception from music critics, ''Unknown Death 2002 ''quickly gained a

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by both fans and listeners.

Critical reception

Unknown Death 2002 received mixed to negative reviews. Pat Levy of ''

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'' said "Many of these songs serve no greater purpose than something to get depressed and/or high too, both for Yung Lean and his fans. The end result of his Sad Boy persona is a debut mixtape that showcases promising producers, a burgeoning microgenre, and a rapper confused about how good he might be."

Track listing

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2013 mixtape albums Yung Lean albums Mishka NYC albums