Apex Predator (Crooked I album)
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Released | July 30, 2013 | |||
Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 41:04 | |||
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Apex Predator is the debut studio album by American rapper and Slaughterhouse member Crooked I. The album was released on July 30, 2013, by Treacherous C.O.B. and Empire Distribution.[1][2] The album features guest appearances from K-Young, Tech N9ne and Tena Jones.
Release and promotion
On July 16, 2013, "No Sleep Gang" was released as the album's first single, along with the pre-order of the album.[3] On July 25, 2013, the music video was released for "Yodo".[4] On July 30, 2013, the music video was released for "Crook ‘n Porter".[5] On August 9, 2013, the music video was released for "No Sleep Gang".[6] On August 21, 2013, the music video was released for "Nobody Cares" featuring Tena Jones.[7] On February 10, 2014, the music video was released for "Sumthin From Nuthin".[8]
Critical response
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX | File:Star full.svgFile:Star full.svgFile:Star full.svgFile:Star half.svgFile:Star empty.svg[9] |
RapReviews | 6.5/10[10] |
XXL | File:Star full.svgFile:Star full.svgFile:Star full.svgFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg (L)[11] |
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Yodo" | Snaz | 2:33 |
2. | "Vegas On Biz" (featuring K-Young) | Jonathan Elkaer | 4:41 |
3. | "Let Me Get It" (featuring Tech N9ne) | Luxe Beats | 3:04 |
4. | "Apex Predator (My Gun Go)" |
| 3:43 |
5. | "Nobody Cares" (featuring Tena Jones) | Tabu | 3:55 |
6. | "Crowns" | Tabu | 4:11 |
7. | "A Lady Fell In Love" | Jonathan Elkaer | 4:34 |
8. | "No Sleep Gang" | Cardo | 4:04 |
9. | "Sumthin From Nuthin" | Crooked I | 2:48 |
10. | "Crook N Porter" | Mr. Porter | 3:15 |
11. | "Tell Them MF's We Made It" | Tabu | 3:55 |
Total length: | 41:04 |
Charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[12] | 46 |
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[13] | 6 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[14] | 33 |
References
- ↑ "Crooked I Reveals 'Apex Predator' Tracklist - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-06-08. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
- ↑ Paine, Jake. "Crooked I "Apex Predator" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-07-09.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Apex Predator by Crooked I". Itunes.apple.com. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- ↑ "New Video: Crooked I "Yodo"". Rap Radar. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ↑ "New Video: Crooked I "Crook 'n Porter"". Rap Radar. 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ↑ "New Video: Crooked I "No Sleep Gang"". Rap Radar. 2013-08-09. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ↑ "New Video: Crooked I x Tena Jones "Nobody Cares"". Rap Radar. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
- ↑ Homie, Big (2014-02-10). "New Video: Crooked I "Sumthin From Nuthin"". Rap Radar. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- ↑ Smith, Bruce (5 August 2013). "Crooked I - Apex Predator". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ↑ "Crooked I :: Apex Predator :: Treacherous C.O.B., Empire Distribution". Rapreviews.com. 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
- ↑ "Crooked I - 'Apex Predator' Album Review - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2013-08-07.
- ↑ "Crooked I Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Crooked I Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Crooked I Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.