Heart Break Kodak is the seventh mixtape by American rapper Kodak Black.[2] It was released on February 14, 2018, via Atlantic Records.[3][4] The mixtape features guest appearances by Lil Wayne and Tory Lanez, meanwhile the production was handled by Murda Beatz, Helluva, Ben Billions, Dyryk, and C-Clipz Beatz, among others.[3][5]
Heart Break Kodak | ||||
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Mixtape by | ||||
Released | February 14, 2018 | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 60:12 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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Kodak Black chronology | ||||
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Singles from Heart Break Kodak | ||||
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Background
editThe mixtape was teased by Black on social media, he shared heart-themed images along with the hashtag "#HBK".[6][7] The mixtape's release was announced a day before, on February 13, 2018.[8] The mixtape was released while Black was in jail, serving a sentence he received for charges including "grand theft of a firearm, possession of marijuana, and two counts of probation violation".[9][10][11]
Critical reception
editReview scores | |
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Source | Rating |
HipHopDX[12] | 3.8/5 |
Pitchfork[1] | 5.0/10 |
Pitchfork described the mixtape as "a war waged for Kodak's heart by the streets and unnamed lovers."[1] HipHopDX called the mixtape an "808s & Heartbreak meets the trap (minus any of the game-changing elements)".[12] The mixtape's theme is described by PopKiller as "drugs and wealth, revolves around amorities and angels and demons with this binding".[13][14] AllMusic described the mixtape as an "R&B-influenced than his prior work, with the rapper singing more frequently than before".[15]
Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Running Outta Love" | 3:45 | ||
2. | "Bill and Jill" |
| Dyryk | 3:49 |
3. | "Hate Being Alone" |
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| 4:04 |
4. | "Acting Weird" |
| Dyryk | 4:03 |
5. | "Codeine Dreaming" (featuring Lil Wayne) |
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| 4:24 |
6. | "Why You Always Gotta Go" |
| Dyryk | 3:20 |
7. | "Laudy" |
| Dyryk | 4:01 |
8. | "Fuck With You" (featuring Tory Lanez) |
| Dyryk | 3:35 |
9. | "I Get Lonely" |
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| 3:33 |
10. | "Loyal" |
| C-Clip Beatz | 2:45 |
11. | "Corrupted" |
| C-Clip Beatz | 2:41 |
12. | "Kicking In" |
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| 3:09 |
13. | "Call You" |
| Ben Billions | 4:20 |
14. | "No Feelings" |
| The 90s | 3:02 |
15. | "Helluva Love" |
| Helluva | 3:37 |
16. | "When Vultures Cry" |
| Helluva | 3:20 |
17. | "Feb 14" |
| C-Clip Beatz | 3:20 |
Total length: | 60:12 |
Charts
editChart (2018) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[17] | 34 |
US Billboard 200[18] | 25 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[19] | 15 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Kodak Black: Heart Break Kodak Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Stream Kodak Black's 'Heartbreak Kodak' Project Featuring Lil Wayne & Tory Lanez". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Kodak Black Drops 'Heartbreak Kodak' Album - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Announces New Album "Heartbreak Kodak," Drops New Video". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "New Mixtape: Kodak Black 'Heartbreak Kodak'". Rap Radar. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Shares New Project 'Heart Break Kodak'". Complex. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Releases R&B Album 'Heartbreak Kodak'". AntiMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "See Tracklist for Kodak Black's 'Heartbreak Kodak' Album". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Announces Anti-Valentine's Day Project 'Heartbreak Kodak'". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (February 14, 2018). "Kodak Black Drops Valentine's Day Mixtape — From Jail (Listen)". Variety. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Has A New Album On The Way Titled 'Heartbreak Kodak'". The Source. February 3, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Review: Kodak Black Bleeds Emotion On "Heart Break Kodak"". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Zdrojewski, Michal. "Kodak Black wydaje mixtape na Walentynki 'Heartbreak Kodak'". PopKiller. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Kodack Black Releases First Ever R&B Project HEARTHBREAK KODAK In Celebration of Valentine's Day". Broadway World. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "Heart Break Kodak - Kodak Black - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". BMI. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Archived from the original on April 6, 2017. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2023.