Bundle Drum Sheet & Drumless – Juice WRLD – Empty Out Your Pockets

Released posthumously on November 30, 2024 as part of the expanded edition of his album The Party Never Ends 2.0, “Empty Out Your Pockets” is a bold, high-stakes track that blends lyrical pain with production polish. The song was produced by his longtime collaborator Nick Mira and written by Mira and Juice himself (Jarad Higgins).

While much of Juice WRLD’s work emphasizes melody and vocal emotion, “Empty Out Your Pockets” stands out for its rhythmic foundation. The song opens with the line “Empty out your pockets, I need all that,” which sets an urgent, determined mood. The production supports this with drums that sit slightly behind the vocals—but in doing so they anchor the track’s momentum. The beat doesn’t scream for attention, but it drives every moment.

For the drumming enthusiast: although explicit credits for a live drummer aren’t publicly detailed, you can hear the drum track work in two key ways:

Groove & Pulse: The kick drum delivers a steady, driving pulse that propels the song — it holds the track together as Juice reflects on betrayals, financial struggle, and survival. The snare is measured and punchy, giving the chorus weight.
Dynamics & Space: The hi-hats and cymbals shimmer in the background, offering texture without distraction. Fills and subtle transitions aren’t flashy, but they are precisely timed — you’ll hear them around the chorus or when the track shifts in mood. The drums respond to the emotion of the lyrics: heavier when confidence rises (“I get the millions, then I fall back”), lighter but deliberate when vulnerability shows.

“Empty Out Your Pockets” had no traditional live premiere (because Juice is no longer performing), but it did receive a major debut during the live event Fortnite Remix: The Finale on November 30, 2024, where the song premiered virtually to millions of players. On streaming platforms and forums, fans noted how the beat “goes crazy with the drums and bass.”

For a drum-lover, “Empty Out Your Pockets” is a masterclass in purposeful simplicity. It shows how a groove doesn’t need to explode into complex patterns to serve a song—it just needs to lock in, breathe, and move with feeling. The drums aren’t the star, but they are the backbone. They carry the emotional weight of the track while letting Juice’s voice and lyrics shine.