Eden is the fourth studio album by American rapper Cupcakke, released on November 9, 2018.[2] It is Cupcakke's second album of 2018, following January's Ephorize.[3] It includes the singles "Quiz" and "Blackjack".
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| Released | November 9, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop[1] | |||
| Length | 33:44 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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| Singles from Eden | ||||
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Background
editThe album follows CupcakKe's announcement and subsequent of her plans to tour with Iggy Azalea on her Bad Girls Tour, which was later canceled[4] after Azalea's then-management failed to pay the promised $330,000 for the tour.[5] Cupcakke then announced that she would be going on her own tour after her album is released.[6]
Promotion
editCupcakke announced the album on Instagram, along with sharing a picture of herself covered in chocolate sauce and sprinkles while eating a strawberry,[6] which was revealed to be the cover art.
Critical reception
edit| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 77/100[7] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.9/10[1] |
| Vice (Expert Witness) |  [8] |
On Metacritic, the album has a score of 77, indicating "generally favorable reviews" based on five reviews.[7] Ani Blum of Pitchfork rated the album 7.9 out of 10 and called its songs "slathered in sex", writing: "Each track on Eden propels into the next, and her flow stays tight, whether she's cooing or shouting. It is a masterclass in control." Blum ended the review by complimenting Cupcakke's ability to go "from a condemnation of police brutality in one minute to a line about a dick the size of Ariana Grande's ponytail in the next. That ability to blend the real and the absurd, the cartoon and the corporeal, distinguishes CupcakKe from any other rapper."[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "PetSmart" |
| Kalombo | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Cereal and Water" |
| Turreekk | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Quiz" |
| Turreekk | 2:18 |
| 4. | "Garfield" |
| Def Starz | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Dangled" |
| Kalombo | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Starbucks" |
| Def Starz | 2:35 |
| 7. | "Typo" |
| Turreekk | 2:30 |
| 8. | "Prenup" |
| Def Starz | 3:25 |
| 9. | "Blackjack" |
| Bizness Boi | 3:12 |
| 10. | "Fabric" |
| Turreekk | 2:21 |
| 11. | "Don't Post Me" |
| Turreekk | 2:14 |
| 12. | "A.U.T.I.S.M" |
| Turreekk | 1:58 |
| Total length: | 33:44 | |||
Notes
- "A.U.T.I.S.M" is stylized as "A U T I S M" on some digital streaming platforms.
References
edit- ^ a b c Blum, Dani (November 15, 2018). "CupcakKe: Eden Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Waite, Thom (October 27, 2018). "CupcakKe has a new album on the way". Dazed. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Young, Alex (October 28, 2018). "Cupcakke announces new album, Eden". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Slingerland, Calum (October 26, 2018). "CupcakKe Announces 'Eden' Album". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Arcand, Rob (October 7, 2018). "Iggy Azalea and CupcakKe's "Bad Girls" Tour Canceled". Spin. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Daw, Stephen (October 26, 2018). "CupcakKe's Upcoming 'Eden' Album Gets November Release Date". Billboard. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ a b "Eden by CupcakKe". Metacritic.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (January 11, 2019). "Expert Witness". Vice. Retrieved April 23, 2019.