Living Legend (Gunplay album)
Living Legend | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | July 31, 2015 |
Recorded | 2013–15 |
Genre | Hip hop |
Length | 50:04 |
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Producer |
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Singles from Living Legend | |
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Living Legend is the debut
Background
In November 2012, Gunplay stated the album would be released in 2013.[1] In June 2014, in an interview with XXL, he spoke about the sound of the album, saying: "It’s going to be something for the world, not just for the hood. I’m already a hood nigga—I got hood tracks on there—but I want to take it to that next level."[2] He explained the meaning behind the album title, saying: "I think the title fits me perfect. I elaborate on that a few times on the album to let y’all know why I am a Living Legend.”[2] Later he said: "It’s gonna mean a lot to me and this title Living Legend, ’cause I been through 100 percent more than what these rap niggas been through, what the average nigga on the street been through and I’m still here. And I think it calls for a celebration and a title like Living Legend will embody that whole situation."[3]
Singles
On March 13, 2015, the album's lead single "Tell 'Em Daddy" was released.[4] On June 2, 2015, the album's second single "Wuzhanindoe" featuring YG was released.[5] On July 1, 2015, the music video was released for "Wuzhanindoe" featuring YG.[6] On July 10, 2015, the album's third single "Be Like Me" featuring Rick Ross was released.[7] On The July 17, 2015, the album's fourth single "Blood on the Dope" featuring PJK was released.[8]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Pitchfork Media | 6.5/10[13] |
Rolling Stone | [14] |
XXL | (L)[15] |
Living Legend received generally positive reviews from
Track listing
No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Tell 'Em" | D. Rich | 4:15 |
2. | "Just Won't Do" (featuring PJK) | Mike Mulah | 3:22 |
3. | "Be Like Me" (featuring Rick Ross) | The Beat Bully | 4:06 |
4. | "Only 1" |
| 3:16 |
5. | "From Da Jump" (featuring DJ Mustard | 3:07 | |
7. | "Chain Smokin'" (featuring Stalley and Currensy) |
| 5:39 |
8. | "White Bitch" | Isak Swing | 4:13 |
9. | "Blood on the Dope" (featuring Yo Gotti and PJK) | Roc & Mayne | 5:57 |
10. | "Dark Dayz" |
| 6:09 |
11. | "Leave Da Game" (featuring Masspike Miles) | DJ Pain 1 | 5:31 |
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[16] | 171 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] | 17 |
US | 11 |
References
- ^ "Gunplay Promises Debut Album For Spring 2013". HipHopDX. 2012-11-30. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ a b Emmanuel C.M. (2014-06-13). "Gunplay Gives A Complete Update On His Album 'Living Legend'". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "Exclusive: Gunplay Talks Growing Up In Miami, Bobby Shmurda & His Debut Album, 'Living Legend'". The Source. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Tell 'Em Daddy – Single by Gunplay". Itunes.apple.com. 2015-03-13. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Wuzhanindoe (feat. YG) – Single by Gunplay". Itunes.apple.com. 2015-06-02. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ Leight, Elias (2015-07-01). "Watch Gunplay And YG In The "Wuzhanindoe" Video". The Fader. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
- ^ "Be Like Me [feat. Rick Ross] [Explicit]: Gunplay: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ "Blood On The Dope [feat. PJK] [Explicit]: Gunplay: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved 2015-08-01.
- ^ a b "Reviews for Living Legend by Gunplay". Metacritic. 2015-07-31. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ a b David Jeffries (2015-07-31). "Living Legend – Gunplay | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ "Rapper Gunplay Shows Both Sides of His Personality on Wild Debut 'Living Legend': Album Review". Billboard. 2015-07-31. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ a b Fairfax, Jesse (2015-08-06). "Gunplay – Living Legend". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
- ^ a b "Gunplay: Living Legend". Pitchfork. 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (2015-08-06). "Gunplay's New Album: Living Legend". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
- ^ "Gunplay Finally Proves His Worth on 'Living Legend'". Xxlmag.com. 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
- ^ "Gunplay Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Gunplay Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- ^ "Gunplay Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 1, 2015.