Cilvia Demo

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Cilvia Demo
EP by
Isaiah Rashad
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2014
Recorded2013–14
Genre
Length49:29
LabelTop Dawg Entertainment
Producer
  • Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith (exec.)
  • Ross Vega
  • Mr. Carmack
  • Joseph L'Étranger
  • Black Metaphor
  • The Antydote
  • Farhot
  • Chris Calor
  • D. Sanders
  • Sounwave
Isaiah Rashad chronology
Cilvia Demo
(2014) 		The Sun's Tirade
(2016)

Cilvia Demo (also referred to as Cilvia) is the debut

SZA, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. The albums production was handled by several record producers, namely Ross Vega, Mr. Carmack, Joseph L'Étranger, Black Metaphor, The Antydote, Farhot, Chris Calor, D. Sanders and a member of the Digi+Phonics Sounwave
.

Cilvia Demo received universal acclaim from music critics. The album also developed a cult following. It was included in several year-end top album lists by critics and publications. The album debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200, selling 8,500 copies its first week.[4]

Music

Cilvia Demo is a loose

production consists of smooth, old school influenced, downbeat southern hip hop, with elements of experimental soul and trip hop
. The project features hazy and atmospheric soundscapes of low, mid, to high-tempo beats with chopped and screwed background vocals; its abrasive main vocal set against smooth, slow burning southern-styled production.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Consequence of Sound
B[7]
Exclaim!8/10[8]
HipHopDX4.0/5[9]
Now4/5[10]
Pitchfork8.2/10[11]
PopMatters8/10[12]
Spin8/10[13]
XXL4/5[14]

Cilvia Demo was met with universal acclaim from

Consequence of Sound gave the project a positive review saying, "At any rate, Rashad sounds like he belongs. He's touched down on his own terms, and he'll be sticking around for a while."[7] Sheldon Pearce of XXL gave the project an overwhelmingly positive review, directing praise at the album's production, lyrical content, and replay value.[14]

Accolades

Cilvia Demo appeared on multiple year end lists of the best hip-hop albums of that year.

SPIN included the album on its list of the 40 best hip hop releases of 2014.[18] Based on the buzz generated by Rashad's signing in 2013 and the EP, XXL revealed Rashad was included in their 2014 annual freshman class.[19][20]

On June 29, 2016,

Pitchfork Media published a list of "The 50 Best Rap Mixtapes of the Millennium". Cilvia Demo was included on the list, placed at the 35th position, despite officially being billed as an EP.[21]

Commercial performance

The EP debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200, selling 8,500 copies its first week.[22]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Hereditary" Ross Vega1:28
2."Webbie Flow (U Like)" Mr. Carmack3:09
3."Cilvia Demo" Joseph L'Étranger3:16
4."R.I.P. Kevin Miller" Black Metaphor3:53
5."Ronnie Drake" (featuring
Rowe
The Antydote2:48
7."Soliloquy" Farhot1:55
8."Tranquility" Farhot4:20
9."Menthol" (featuring Jean Deaux)
Sounwave2:58
10."Modest" Chris Calor3:42
11."Heavenly Father" D. Sanders4:21
12."Banana" The Antydote3:32
13."Brad Jordan" (featuring Michael Da Vinci)
Danny Dee4:12
14."Shot You Down (Remix)" (featuring Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock)
  • Chris Calor
  • The Antydote
7:08
Total length:49:29

Charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[23]
 30
US Billboard 200[24] 40
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[25] 8
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[26] 9

References

  1. ^ Patrin, Nate (2014). "Isaiah Rashad:Cilvia Demo Album Review". Pitchfork.
  2. ^ Marsh, Nick (2015). "EP Review | Isaiah Rashad—Cilvia Demo". Focus Hip Hop.
  3. ^ "Isaiah Rashad:Cilvia Demo". Eruce. 2014.
  4. ^ Tardio, Andres (2014-01-27). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 2/2/2014 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  5. ^ a b "Reviews for Cilvia: Demo [EP] by Isaiah Rashad". Metacritic. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  6. ^ Jeffries, David. "Cilvia Demo – Isaiah Rashad". AllMusic. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  7. ^
    Consequence of Sound
    . Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  8. ^ Cowie, Del F. (January 28, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad: Cilvia Demo EP". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Dowling, Marcus K. (January 30, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad – Cilvia Demo". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on February 8, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  10. ^ MacKenzie, Holly (February 6, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad". Now. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  11. ^ Patrin, Nate (February 13, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad: Cilvia Demo". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  12. ^ Smithson, Logan (March 4, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad: Cilvia Demo". PopMatters. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  13. ^ Soderberg, Brandon (February 6, 2014). "Tennessee Rapper Isaiah Rashad Proves Himself Worthy of Black Hippy on 'Cilvia Demo'". Spin. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  14. ^ a b Pearce, Sheldon (February 4, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad Delivers Classic Southern Stylings On 'Cilvia Demo'". XXL. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  15. ^ "Isaiah Rashad Confronts Demons And Daddy Issues On TDE Debut Cilvia Demo". MTV. 2014-01-28. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  16. ^ "Rap Genius - Top 20 Rap Albums of 2014". Rap Genius. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  17. ^ "40 Best Rap Albums of 2014". Rolling Stone Magazine. 23 December 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  18. ^ "SPIN - 40 Best Hip Hop Releases of 2014". Spin Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  19. ^ Sia, Nicole (May 5, 2014). "XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  20. ^ Diep, Eric (May 9, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  21. ^ "The 50 Best Rap Mixtapes of the Millennium". Pitchfork.com. Condé Nast. June 29, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  22. ^ Tardio, Andres (2014-01-27). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 2/2/2014 | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  23. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 2, 2014.
  24. ^ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  25. ^ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  26. ^ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
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