Ignatius (album)
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 82/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Albumism |   [2] |
| AllMusic |  [3] |
| CLASH | 8/10[4] |
| Earmilk | [5] |
| HipHopDX | 3.7/5[6] |
| RapReviews | 8/10[7] |
Ignatius is the fifth studio album by American rapper
DeJ Loaf, Emanny, John Legend, Millyz, Nino Man, Pusha T, Rick Ross and Ty Dolla Sign. It was preceded by the release of the singles "Me" in 2019, "Kisses to the Sky" in January 2020, and "Hunting Season" in February 2020. The album received positive reviews from critics, getting general rating of 82 on Metacritic, becoming his best rated album.[9][8]
Background
The album is named for the Ruff Ryders Entertainment A&R and record producer Ignatius "Icepick Jay" Jackson, who died in 2017.[10] He is featured on the center of the album's cover art.
Release
Initially planned for a February 28, 2020 release date, the album was released on March 6, 2020.[9][10] Jadakiss delayed the album's release out of respect due to the death of Pop Smoke,[10][11] a 20-year-old American rapper who was murdered on February 19 by masked gunmen during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills.[12][11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | |
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| 1. | "Pearly Gates" |
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| 5:18 |
| 12. | "I Know" (featuring John Legend) | 4:03 | |||
| 13. | "Closure" (featuring Chayse) |
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| 2:56 |
- Notes
- "Catch & Release" includes uncredited vocals from Justin Jesso.[13]
- "Me" contains a sample from "Give Me Your Love" by Peabo Bryson.[14]
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[15] | 31 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] | 19 |
References
- ^ "Critic Reviews for Ignatius - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ McIntosh, Daryl (March 11, 2020). "Fueled by Experience & Emotion, Jadakiss Delivers His Career Magnum Opus 'Ignatius' | Album Review". Albumism. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Ignatius - Jadakiss | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Abou-Setta, Ramy (March 9, 2020). "Jadakiss - Ignatius". CLASH. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Camaj, Margaritë "Magi" (April 4, 2020). "Album Review: Jadakiss - Ignatius". Earmilk. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Wallace, Riley (March 23, 2020). "Review: Jadakiss Balances Heartfelt Tribute With Forgettable Bops On 'Ignatius'". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Grant (May 5, 2020). "Jadakiss :: Ignatius – RapReviews". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ a b Sam (February 24, 2020). "Jadakiss Set to Drop New Album 'Ignatius' This Friday". The Source. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Complex. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ a b c Ivey, Justin (March 5, 2020). "Jadakiss Returns With 'Ignatius' Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ a b B, Mira (March 3, 2020). "Jadakiss Says He Delayed His Album to Respect Pop Smoke". The Source. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
Pusha shared that the two would not be moving forward with the release of the single in the wake of Pop Smoke's murder, as it didn't seem appropriate being that the song's lyrics talk about hunting fellow rappers.
- ^ Fry, Hannah; Brown, August; Winton, Richard (February 19, 2020). "Rapper Pop Smoke gunned down in Hollywood Hills home". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ Caraan, Sophie (March 6, 2020). "Jadakiss Honors Fallen Friends on New Album 'Ignatius'". Hypebeast. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ Marie, Erika (October 9, 2019). "Jadakiss Is The Center Of Attention On "Me"". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
- ^ "Jadakiss Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ "Jadakiss Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
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