By Isis Saunders ‘26
High Tide in the Snake’s Nest is an intense album by $uicideboy$, filled with dark themes about pain, mental struggles, and feeling trapped. The production and lyrics work together to create a unique listening experience for people who are fans of raw, emotional music. Most of their song genres are either hip-hop, cloud rap, or dark rap. Released on June 15, 2015, High Tide in the Snake’s Nest explores heavy topics like depression, addiction, and personal battles. $uicideboy$ bring their signature style of deep, emotional rap and quality beats to the album and reflect the tough experiences they’ve faced.
The main people involved in the album are Ruby da Cherry and $lick $loth, who make up the duo $uicideboy$. They work with several producers from the G59 label, who are known for making simple and dark trap beats that fit the vibe of their music. The album was released under G59 Records, a label that’s known for supporting all types of underground artists with a bold, unique sound.
The album starts with a more dark tone, introducing the themes of struggle and unhappiness. The song “Diemonds” sets the stage, where the duo talks about struggles with drugs, how to deal with it, how hard it can be to deal with life challenges, battling inner demons and looking for a better way to feel. As the album continues on, songs like “Mount Sinai” show the duo’s more aggressive side, while songs like “Lincoln Continental Memorial” dive deeper into dealing heavily with feelings of emptiness and a sense of finality. The album ends with “Exodus,” which is a slower, more haunting song that feels like an ending thought after all the chaos. The album wraps up with a feeling of frustration and wanting to get away from all of the negativity.
The production on High Tide in the Snake’s Nest is dark, creepy, and full of feelings, which perfectly fits the album’s themes of struggle and emotional pain. “Diemonds” uses a haunting beat with distorted sounds and heavy bass, making it feel mysterious and tense right from the start. With soft melodies that add to the album’s creepy, almost dream-like vibe, “Mount Sinai” is quieter and more mysterious. It’s the perfect contrast to the louder, more aggressive songs.
The lyrics on this collection are very raw and emotional, dealing with tough topics like mental illness, loneliness, drug abuse, and self doubt. On “Diemonds,” Ruby da Cherry and $lick $loth rap about his emotional pain and desire for escapism. He describes how he wants to get away from life: “Existence is overrated anyway, Fifty years later, They won’t remember you’re dead…I should have been a vermillion Reptilian living in a swamp (At least I’d have scales to protect me from the pain).” This shows how the duo uses their lyrics to express deep inner conflict. In “Mount Sinai” the lyrics become more personal, with $uicideboy$ opening up about their struggles abusing drugs. The lines “Ruby getting’ high off the pills that I supply…Looking like I’m Bloody Mary, sippin’ codeine and berry” highlights personal drug usage, which some people may relate to.
The way Ruby da Cherry and $lick $loth deliver their verses is the key to getting the emotion across, with each artist bringing something different to the table. Ruby da Cherry’s delivery is aggressive, loud, and intense, especially on songs like “Diemonds.” His deep voice adds the perfect touch to the raw feeling of the album. $lick $loth has a smoother, more musical style, which contrasts with Ruby’s aggression. In songs like “Mount Sinai,” his softer voice adds more emotional depth and shows a side of the duo that’s more vulnerable.
In conclusion, High Tide in the Snake’s Nest by $uicideboy$ is a powerful and emotional album that explores deep struggles with pain, addiction, and self-doubt. Through dark beats and honest lyrics, Ruby da Cherry and $lick $loth share their personal battles, making the album feel real and raw. The contrast between Ruby’s aggressive delivery and $lick $loth’s smoother style adds layers of emotion, showing both the anger and vulnerability they experience. If you’re looking for music that speaks to real, tough emotions, this album is a must-listen!