Follow Me Home (album)
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Released | July 26, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2008–2011 | |||
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Length | 68:57 | |||
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Singles from Follow Me Home | ||||
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Follow Me Home is the debut
The album features guest appearances from labelmates Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul along with Lil Wayne, will.i.am, Chris Brown, Tech N9ne and Rick Ross, among others. The album's production was handled by Cool & Dre, Focus..., J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Sounwave, Terrace Martin, Tha Bizness and Willie B, among others. The album debuted at number 83 on the US Billboard 200, selling 5,300 copies in its first week.[5]
Background
In an interview promoting the album, Jay Rock stated: "If you have been through a struggle, you are going to feel this album".
Guests and production
Jay Rock worked with a number of artists on the album, including
The album includes production from Cool & Dre, Dae One, Focus..., J. LBS, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Keith The Beast, Phonix Beats, Rob E, Sounwave, Terrace Martin, Tha Bizness, and Willie B.[10]
Release and promotion
Jay Rock was an opening act with Nipsey Hussle on The L.A.X. Tour in promotion of
Singles
Two singles were released for the album: "
Music videos
On June 24 a music video was released via MTV for the single "Hood Gone Love It". Videos for album tracks "All My Life, "Life's a Gamble", "Say Wassup" (feat. Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q) and "Just Like Me" were filmed and all released before the album to create a buzz. Also the songs, "Code Red" (feat. Kendrick Lamar) ("Boomerang") "No Joke" (feat. Ab-Soul) "M.O.N.E.Y." (feat. J. Black) & ("Elbows") Jay Rock released these tracks and made a music video out of them.
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 73/100[17] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Entertainment Weekly | B+ [18] |
HipHopDX | [19] |
HipHopSite.Com | [20] |
XXL | [21] |
Upon its release, Follow Me Home was met with positive reviews, with critics praising Jay Rock's lyrical ability, his narrative skills, his production selection, and the Old-School West Coast feel. The album also holds a score of 73 out of a 100 on
Track listing
The track listing for Follow Me Home was confirmed by the website HipHopDX.[24][25]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro (Skit)" |
| J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League | 4:01 |
17. | "Life's a Gamble" |
| Rob E | 3:27 |
18. | "All My Life (In the Ghetto)" (featuring Lil Wayne and will.i.am) | Cool & Dre | 3:46 | |
Total length: | 68:57 |
No. | Title | Length |
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19. | "Choppa Krazy" | 4:55 |
- Notes
- (co.) signifies a co-producer
- "Code Red" features uncredited additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar.
- "Elbows" features uncredited additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar.
- "All I Know Is" features uncredited additional vocals from Alori Joh and Ab-Soul.
- "They Be On It" features uncredited additional vocals from Kendrick Lamar.
- "Life's a Gamble" features uncredited additional vocals from Ab-Soul.
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[26] | 83 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[27] | 14 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[28] | 18 |
US | 10 |
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- ^ Hanna, Mitchell (2010-12-21). "Rap Release Dates: Ghostface Killah, David Banner & 9th Wonder, Paul Wall | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
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- ^ a b "Pushing Rock To The Masses [Editorial] | Jay Rock". Blog.jayrock.com. 2011-01-27. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina (January 20, 2009). "Jay Rock Snags Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo for 'Follow Me Home'". TheBoomBox.com. AOL Inc. Retrieved September 28, 2010.
- ^ GWOODA (January 16, 2009). "Jay Rock Preps Debut Album "Follow Me Home"". IndustryBlitz.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2010.
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- ^ "Hood Gone Love It" single on iTunes Archived 2013-10-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Jay Rock ft. The Game, Gorilla Zoe & Busta Rhymes - All My Life (Remix) - Listen". Djbooth.net. Archived from the original on 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ Jay Rock: "Hood Gon Love It" F. Rick Ross & Birdman (Remix)
- ^ "These Are the Three Songs Featured in Those New GTA V Trailers".
- ^ Follow Me Home by Jay Rock at Metacritic
- ^ a b "EW Review". Entertainment Weekly. August 3, 2011.
- ^ a b "HHDX".
- ^ "HHSite Review".
- ^ a b "XXL". The Boston Globe.
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- ^ "Follow Me Home - Jay Rock | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2011-07-07). "Tracklist Revealed For Jay Rock's "Follow Me Home," Features Chris Brown, Tech N9ne & More | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
- ^ Follow Me Home at Amazon.co.uk
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- ^ "Jay Rock Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ "Jay Rock Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ "Jay Rock Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2017.