Rich as in Spirit is the only solo album by American rapper Rich Homie Quan. It was released on March 16, 2018, by Motown Records.[4] The album has been supported by two singles: "Changed" and "34". It features a sole guest appearance from rapper Rick Ross.
Rich as in Spirit | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 16, 2018 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 58:18 | |||
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Producer | ||||
Rich Homie Quan chronology | ||||
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Singles from Rich as in Spirit | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
HotNewHipHop | 74%[1] |
Pitchfork | 7.7/10[2] |
Spectrum Culture | [3] |
Background
editIn February 2017, it was announced that Rich Homie Quan has signed a record deal with Motown Records,[5] after that he released the mixtape, Back to the Basics. On March 2, 2018, the album cover, release date and tracklist was revealed.[6]
Promotion
editSingles
editThe album's lead single, "Changed", was released on December 15, 2017.[7][8] A music video was released on February 5, 2018.[9]
The album's second single "34" was released on February 23, 2018.[10][11]
Promotional singles
editThe album's promotional single, "The Author" was released on March 2, 2018.[12]
The second promotional single, "Understood" was released on March 9, 2018.[13]
Commercial performance
editRich as in Spirit debuted at number thirty-two on the US Billboard 200, earning 13,844 album-equivalent units of which 3,512 were in pure album sales in its first week of release.[14]
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Tidal
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Reflecting" |
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| 3:12 |
2. | "Fuck wit Me" |
| D.I. | 2:55 |
3. | "34" |
| 30 Roc | 2:48 |
4. | "The Author" | Nard & B | 3:05 | |
5. | "Same Year" |
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| 3:34 |
6. | "Never Fold" |
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| 3:15 |
7. | "Long Enough" |
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| 3:11 |
8. | "No No No" |
| Nard & B | 3:30 |
9. | "Perfect Flower" |
| 30 Roc | 3:35 |
10. | "Achieving" |
| Cassius Jay | 2:45 |
11. | "Deep" |
| 30 Roc | 2:52 |
12. | "Foot Soldier" |
| 30 Roc | 2:42 |
13. | "Let's Go Up" |
| Cassius Jay | 2:41 |
14. | "Changed" |
| Cassius Jay | 2:55 |
15. | "Understood" |
| Nard & B | 2:54 |
16. | "4rm Me to U" |
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| 2:55 |
17. | "Simon Says" |
| Nard & B | 3:14 |
18. | "Think About It" (featuring Rick Ross) |
| Nard & B | 3:16 |
19. | "Bossman" |
| Will-A-Fool | 3:06 |
Total length: | 58:18 |
Charts
editChart (2018) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[16] | 32 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] | 19 |
References
edit- ^ "Rich Homie Quan's "Rich As In Spirit" Review". HNHH. 22 March 2018.
- ^ "Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit Album Review - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com.
- ^ "Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit". 2 April 2018.
- ^ Pierce, Joe (March 2, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan's Debut Album 'Rich As In Spirit' Finally Has a Release Date". Complex. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ "Rich Homie Quan Signs With Motown Records". XXL Magazine. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Navjosh (March 2, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Unveils 'Rich As In Spirit' Album Cover & Track List; Shares New Single". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (December 15, 2017). "Rich Homie Quan Drops Off New Single "Changed"". HotHewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ "Changed - Single by Rich Homie Quan". iTunes. 15 December 2017.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (5 February 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Drops Off Lavish New Video For "Changed"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ P, Milca (23 February 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Snaps On "34"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ "34 - Single by Rich Homie Quan". iTunes. 23 February 2018.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (March 2, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Returns With New Song "The Author"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ "Rich Homie Quan Releases New Song "Understood"". www.hotnewhiphop.com.
- ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: XXXTENTACION's "?" Takes Billboard 200 Crown". HipHopDX. 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Rich As In Spirit by Rich Homie Quan: Apple Music Preview". iTunes. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2018.