Fear of God II: Let Us Pray

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Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
EP by
Pusha T
ReleasedNovember 8, 2011 (2011-11-08)
Recorded2010–11
GenreHip hop
Length45:04
Label
Producer
Pusha T chronology
Fear of God
(2011) 		Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
(2011) 		Wrath of Caine
(2013)
Singles from Fear of God II: Let Us Pray
  1. "Trouble on My Mind"
    Released: July 12, 2011[1]
  2. "Amen"
    Released: September 13, 2011[2]
  3. "My God"
    Released: March 29, 2012

Fear of God II: Let Us Pray is the

instant gratification. Personally... life without instant gratification... I don't know what it is."[3]

Background and release

Pusha T established his solo career in mid-2010, while still in the

promo
.

Singles

The album plays lead and Pusha T's debut single is "Trouble on My Mind", featuring Tyler, the Creator. Released on July 12, 2011,[11] the song was structured in two verses by both rappers.[12] The second single "Amen" featuring Kanye West and Young Jeezy was released August 11, 2011.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork Media
(7.1/10)[16]
Rolling Stone[17]
XXL (XL)[18]

Critical response

Fear of God II: Let Us Pray received generally positive reviews from

Tyler the Creator to 50 Cent it's as if he never went solo."[14]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 66 on the

Digital Albums chart.[22][23] On the second week of its release the album sold 4,300 copies, bringing the total to 13,000 copies.[24]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Changing of the Guards" (featuring Diddy)
Young Jeezy
)
Shawty Redd4:36
3."Trouble on My Mind" (featuring Tyler, the Creator)
3:32
4."What Dreams Are Made Of"ThorntonThe VIPs3:35
5."Body Work" (featuring Juicy J, Meek Mill, and French Montana)
Rico Beats4:29
6."Everything That Glitters" (featuring French Montana)
  • Thornton
  • Kharbouch
A-Traxx3:29
7."So Obvious"
Bangladesh3:15
8."Feeling Myself" (featuring Kevin Cossom)
Tha Bizness3:34
9."Raid" (featuring
Pharrell
)
The Neptunes3:45
10."My God"
3:33
11."I Still Wanna" (featuring Rick Ross and Ab-Liva)
Lee Major4:16
12."Alone in Vegas"
Nottz4:31
Total length:45:04

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[21] 66
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[22] 10
US
Top Rap Albums[23]
 8

References

  1. ^ Trouble on My Mind Amazon.com
  2. ^ Amen (Explicit) Pusha T Amazon
  3. ^ "Pusha T's Fear of God II: Let Us Pray Trailer [Video]". XXLMAG.COM. November 8, 2011. Retrieved November 14, 2011.
  4. ^ "Kanye West f. Pusha T – Runaway". HipHopDX. September 14, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  5. ^ Steven Horowitz (October 6, 2011). "Pusha T Announces Release Date For "Fear Of God II: Let Us Pray"". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  6. ^ "Pusha T – Fear of God mixtape". HipHopDX. March 21, 2011. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  7. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (May 8, 2011). "Pusha T Talks Odd Future, "Fear Of God 2"". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on August 4, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  8. ^ Iandoli, Kathy (July 19, 2011). "Tracklist Revealed For Pusha T's "Fear Of God: Let Us Pray" EP". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  9. ^ Blanco, Alvin (April 19, 2011). "Pusha T Set To Drop Fear of God 2 In June - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  10. ^ "Pusha T Announces November Release For Solo Debut, 'Fear of God II'". Ballerstatus. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
  11. ^ "Pusha T – Trouble on My Mind (feat. Tyler, The Creator) single at iTunes". iTunes. July 12, 2011. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  12. ^ "Pusha T f. Tyler The Creator – "Trouble On My Mind" video". HipHopDX. July 21, 2011. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  13. Allmusic
    . Retrieved on 2011-11-12.
  14. ^ a b c Christgau, Robert (November 29, 2011). "Tom Waits/Pusha T". MSN Music. Microsoft. Archived from the original on December 4, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  15. ^ Thornton, Alex. link Archived November 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. HipHopDX. Retrieved on 2011-11-12.
  16. Pitchfork Media
    . Retrieved on 2011-11-12.
  17. ^ Trammell, Matthew. link. Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2011-11-12.
  18. ^ Bristout, Ralph. link. XXL. Retrieved on 2011-11-12.
  19. CBS Interactive
    . Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  20. ^ Christgau, Robert (October 15, 2000). "CG 90s: Key to Icons". Robert Christgau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  21. ^ a b "Pusha T Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
  22. ^ a b R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Week of November 26, 2011. Billboard. Retrieved on 2011-11-19.
  23. ^ a b Rap Albums – Week of November 26, 2011. Billboard. Retrieved on 2011-11-19.
  24. ^ Jacobs, Allen. "Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/20/2011". Hip Hop DX. Archived from the original on January 23, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2011.

External links

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