3.14 is the debut EP by Canadian rapper Pvrx. It was released on July 26, 2019, by Def Jam Recordings.[1][2]
| 3.14 | |
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| EP by | |
| Released | July 26, 2019 |
| Recorded | 2016–19 |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Length | 28:07 |
| Label | Def Jam |
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| Singles from 3.14 | |
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Background
editThe EP consists of 7 songs and is 28 minutes long.[3] The album was known for being filled with melodies that complement his storytelling lyrics. It contained guest appearances from Dave East & Yung Pinch. The album was supported by 2 singles, Make It and Is U Down.[4] His single Make It which appears on this album also appeared on a compilation album meant to showcase Def Jam’s new group of signees.[5] Canadian music mag Exclaim! describes Pvrx as "Dynamic" and describes him on this EP as an artist who can dramatically shift in his sound.[6] Adding that PVRX describes a larger rounded image of Toronto's socio-economic inequality whilst also giving sound to a generation of the children of the town on a bigger scale.[7] The streams on the EP surpassed 400,000 plays on Spotify within the first month.[1] The music video for "Nun New" was released on January 1, 2020.[8]
Promotion
editIn promotion of his EP, Pvrx released The Formula, a short film in promotion of 3.14. The documentary contained appearances from Rexdale natives Kardinal Offishall and Jelleestone.[9] It was an eight-minute documentary which brings the viewer behind the views of Pvrx’s progress and provides an internal look into his journey and where he is today.[10]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! |   [11] |
Canadian music mag Exclaim! gave the album a 9/10. Riley Wallace describing Pvrx as an artist who perfectly represents Toronto's socio-economic disparity on an American platform. He went on to say that Pvrx bleeds emotion into every song on the EP.
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[12][13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Make It" |
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| 3:31 |
| 2. | "Stay with Me" | Nineteen85 | 3:25 | |
| 3. | "Nun New" |
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| 4:04 |
| 4. | "Fortune" |
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| 3:12 |
| 5. | "Is U Down" (featuring Dave East) |
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| 4:22 |
| 6. | "Sorry in Advance" (featuring Yung Pinch) |
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| 3:46 |
| 7. | "Millitant" |
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| 5:44 |
| Total length: | 28:07 | |||
References
edit- ^ a b "Toronto artist Pvrx releases Def Jam debut 3.14". HipHopCanada. July 28, 2019.
- ^ "3.14 by Pvrx". 26 July 2019 – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "3.14 by PVRX".
- ^ "Pvrx Delivers Debut Studio Album "3.14"". Sidedoor Magazine.
- ^ "PVRX Drops Def Jam Debut "3.14" Featuring Dave East & Yung Pinch". HipHopDX. July 27, 2019.
- ^ "PVRX's Debut Album '3.14' Builds on the Promise of "Is U Down," Pushes His Sound Forward". exclaim.ca.
- ^ "PVRX 3:14". exclaim.ca.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Pvrx - Nun New (Official Video). YouTube.
- ^ "Pvrx releases "The Formula" short film in support of 3.14". HipHopCanada. August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Pvrx - PVRX: The Formula" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "PVRX - 3:14". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- ^ "Try the TIDAL Web Player".
- ^ PVRX - 3:14 (EP) Credits (Media notes). Def Jam Recordings.