Somethin' 'Bout Kreay
Somethin' 'Bout Kreay | ||||
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Studio album by Kreayshawn | ||||
Released | September 14, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011–12 | |||
Genre | Alternative hip hop | |||
Length | 44:10 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
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Singles from Somethin' 'Bout Kreay | ||||
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Somethin' 'Bout Kreay is the debut studio album by American rapper Kreayshawn, released for digital download on September 14, 2012[1] and as a Hot Topic-exclusive CD[2] under Columbia Records in the United States. It was released on CD elsewhere on September 25, 2012.[3] The album features guest appearances from Chippy Nonstop, V-Nasty, Diplo, Sissy Nobby, Kid Cudi and 2 Chainz, while the production was handled mainly by Free School, Jonas Jeberg and DJ Two Stacks, among others.
Critics were divided in their reviews of Somethin' 'Bout Kreay. Several of the tracks received positive reviews, most notably "Gucci Gucci", but most of the other songs were panned by critics.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 42/100[4] |
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Tone Deaf | 7.5/10[9] |
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Pitchfork | 3/10[11] |
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Spin | 3/10[13] |
Critics were divided in their opinions of Somethin' Bout Kreay.[14][15][16] At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 42, based on 14 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews".[17] Uncut gave the album a score of 6 out of 10 rating, stating, "Thanks to her Valley Girl charisma and omnivorous sexual gaze she mostly succeeds." On a similar note, Rolling Stone gave Somethin' Bout Kreay a positive review, with the album receiving 3 of 5 stars rating and furthermore telling "The Oakland MC's debut explores her skill at giving hormonally bonkers post-Odd Future shock rap a bratty, ashtray-Madonna spin."[17] "Blasé Blasé",[18][19] "Breakfast (Syrup)", "Gucci Gucci", "Left Ey3"[20][21][22] have generally been well received, the other tracks have been criticized or completely panned by critics.
In a negative review, Carrie Battan of Pitchfork rated the album only 3 out of 10 points and explained "Somethin' Bout Kreay could very well be her first and last."[23] At large, the production for Somethin' Bout Kreay was praised. While the fun factor on the record was commended, the lyrics were generally criticized. NME gave the album 5 of 10 stars rating, saying "Over 13 tracks, though, Kreay's 'thing' wears waaay thin."[4] A negative review came from Under The Radar who gave the album a score of 2 out of 10, and said "It's a pop album of awful pop music."[24] Random Independent listed Somethin' 'Bout Kreay in its 'best albums of 2012 list' as a 'special mention', without a concrete place.[25]
Commercial performance
Somethin' 'Bout Kreay debuted at number 112 on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release, selling 3,502 copies.[26][27][28] On January 16, 2014, Kreayshawn tweeted a screenshot of her portion of profit off of the album, the total profit made by Kreayshawn was $0.01.[29]
Track listing
Track listing confirmed on Amazon.[1] Writing and production credits taken from the album booklet.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer | Length |
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1. | "Blasé Blasé" |
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| 3:21 |
2. | "Ch00k Ch00k Tare" (featuring Chippy Nonstop) |
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| 2:52 |
3. | "Gucci Gucci" |
| DJ Two Stacks | 3:07 |
4. | "Summertime" (featuring V-Nasty) |
| DJ Two Stacks | 4:02 |
5. | "Left Ey3" |
| DJ Two Stacks | 3:21 |
6. | "Like It or Love It" (featuring Kid Cudi) |
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| 3:21 |
7. | "K234ys0nixz" |
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| 2:41 |
8. | "Bff (Bestfriend)" |
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| 2:55 |
9. | "Twerkin!!!" (featuring Diplo & Sissy Nobby) |
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| 4:07 |
10. | "Breakfast (Syrup)" (featuring 2 Chainz) |
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| 2:49 |
11. | "Go Hard (La.La.La)" |
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| 3:38 |
12. | "The Ruler" |
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| 3:35 |
13. | "Luv Haus" |
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| 4:21 |
Total length: | 44:10 |
No. | Title | Length |
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14. | "Bumpin' Bumpin'" | 4:16 |
15. | "Go Hard (La.La.La)" (Yuri Beats Remix) | 4:07 |
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[31] | 112 |
US Top Heatseekers[32] | 2 |
US Top Rap Albums[33] | 16 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[34] | 19 |
References
- ^ a b Amazon.com: Somethin 'Bout Kreay [Explicit]: Amazon.com
- ^ Kreayshawn, ‘Somethin 'Bout Kreay’ Spin
- ^ Amazon.com: Somethin Bout Kreay Amazon.com
- ^ a b "Somethin' 'Bout Kreay Reviews". Metacritic. 2012-11-30. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ Somethin' 'Bout Kreay - Kreayshawn : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards AllMusic
- ^ Somethin 'Bout Kreay | Album Reviews Rolling Stone
- ^ Kreayshawn - Somethin' 'Bout Kreay' PunkNews
- ^ NME Album Reviews - Kreayshawn - 'Somethin 'bout Kreay' NME.com
- ^ Somethin 'Bout Kreay Tone Deaf
- ^ ATP! Album Review: Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay Alter The Press
- ^ Kreayshawn: Somethin 'Bout Kreay | Album Reviews Pitchfork
- ^ "Kreayshawn's 'Somethin' Bout Kreay': Album Review « Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com". Idolator.com. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Kreayshawn, 'Somethin 'Bout Kreay'". SPIN. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Kreayshawn, 'Somethin 'Bout Kreay' (Columbia)". Spin.com. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "ATP! Album Review: Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay". Alterthepress.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Kreayshawn - 'Somethin 'bout Kreay'". Nme.com. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Critic Reviews for Somethin' 'Bout Kreay". Metacritic. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ "Album Review: Kreayshawn - Somethin 'Bout Kreay". Consequence.net. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Kreayshawn: Somethin 'Bout Kreay". The A.V. Club. 25 September 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Kreayshawn - Somethin' 'Bout Kreay'". Punknews.org. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Somethin' 'Bout Kreay - Kreayshawn | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Kreayshawn: Somethin 'Bout Kreay". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Kreayshawn: Somethin 'Bout Kreay | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ "Somethin' Bout Kreay". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2016-04-17.
- ^ "The Random Independent » Blog Archive » The Top 11 Albums of 2012". Randomindependent.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Kreayshawn". Billboard.com. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Instagram". Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Instagram". Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Kreayshawn Only Earned $0.01 In Royalties From Her Debut". Vibe.com. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "iTunes - ミュージック - Kreayshawn「Somethin' 'Bout Kreay」". Itunes.apple.com. 24 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ "Kreayshawn Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200" Billboard. Prometheus Global Media
- ^ "Kreayshawn Album & Song Chart History: Top Heatseekers" Billboard. Prometheus Global Media
- ^ "Kreayshawn Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums" Billboard. Prometheus Global Media
- ^ "Kreayshawn Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" Billboard. Prometheus Global Media
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