Kyoto (Tyga album)
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Kyoto is the sixth studio album by American rapper Tyga. It was released on February 16, 2018, by Last Kings Records and Empire Distribution.[3] The album features guest appearances from 24hrs, Gucci Mane, Kyndall and Tory Lanez.
Background
Tyga announced the album's release date and cover art on January 22, 2018, via his Twitter account. The rapper has teased that the album will be a departure from his rapping style and will be more of a singing focused album and personal than his previous works:
"I been wanting to make this album for a while now but didn’t have the confidence an the story to express my true emotions. I thank all the love an support you have given me over the years".
Artwork
The cover art for the album was illustrated by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. It features a fully nude tiger-woman, posing in a provocative manner, over a background made off Japanese flag.[4] The artwork was met with negative receptions from general public and critics alike, who called the image "vulgar" and "disrespectful" to Japanese culture.[5][6]
Singles
Kyoto's lead single "Boss Up" was released on October 4, 2017.[7] The second single "Temperature" was released on December 22, 2017.[8]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Crack | 4/10[9] |
HipHopDX | 2.7/5[10] |
Pitchfork | 3.3/10[11] |
The album received negative reviews from music critics. Scott Glaysher of
Track listing
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Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[17] | 2 |
US R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales (Billboard)[18] | 39 |
References
- ^ https://www.xxlmag.com/tyga-racy-cover-art-release-date-kyoto-album/
- ^ "Tyga: Kyoto Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Tyga Announces New Album 'Kyoto'". Rap-Up. January 22, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Tyga Unveils Racy Cover Art and Release Date for 'Kyoto' Album - XXL". XXL Mag. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2018-01-25). "Tyga Defends NSFW 'Kyoto' Album Cover: 'It's Art, Man'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Discover and Shop What's Next". Highsnobiety. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Boss Up - Single by Tyga on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). 4 October 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Temperature - Single by Tyga on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). 22 December 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Tyga – 'Kyoto' review".
- ^ "Review "Kyoto" Proves Tyga Should Stick To Rapping, Dammit". HipHopDX. 22 March 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Tyga: Kyoto Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Review "Kyoto" Proves Tyga Should Stick To Rapping, Dammit". HipHopDX. 22 March 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Tyga – 'Kyoto' review".
- ^ "Tyga: Kyoto Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". BMI. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ "Kyoto by Tyga on iTunes". iTunes Store (US). 16 February 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- ^ "Tyga". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019.