Lil Baby’s most die-hard fans know that some of his best work never made it onto his albums. Whether shared as snippets or leaked in some form or another, several such songs have become the stuff of legend in the Quality Control Music artist’s wider catalog. Dropped auspiciously on the occasion of his 31st birthday, The Leaks gives many of these cuts, as well as some unexpected tracks, a proper release for the first time. In the preceding weeks, a handful of these tracks appeared in an official capacity as Wham Wednesday singles, including “Otha Boy,” “Try to Love,” and the success self-assessment “Middle of the Summer.” These and the rest of the collection take a looser approach than his better-known material while remaining representative of various stages of his career, from his exciting beginnings to his hit-making era. Songs like “Violation” and “What She Like” reflect a range of his solo stylings, though many will gravitate to the high-profile collaborations like “Superman” with Young Thug and the even peppier “Let’s Do It” with Playboi Carti and Skooly.