Until Death Call My Name

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Until Death Call My Name is the debut studio album by American rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again. It was released on April 27, 2018, by Never Broke Again and Atlantic Records.[1] The album features guest appearances from Future and Birdman, along with Lil Uzi Vert and Offset on the reloaded version.

Until Death Call My Name
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 27, 2018
Recorded2017–2018
GenreHip hop
Length
  • 40:16
  • 58:41 (Reloaded)
Label
Producer
YoungBoy Never Broke Again chronology
Fed Baby's
(2017)
Until Death Call My Name
(2018)
Master the Day of Judgement
(2018)
Singles from Until Death Call My Name
  1. "Outside Today"
    Released: January 6, 2018
  2. "Diamond Teeth Samurai"
    Released: April 2, 2018
  3. "Villain"
    Released: June 21, 2018

Background

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The album's title and original release date was announced on January 6, 2018. The album was originally slated for a March 2, 2018 release, however the release date was pushed back to April 27, 2018.[2][3][4]

The album was made available for pre-order on Apple Music on January 6, 2018.[1]

Singles

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The album's lead single, "Outside Today", was released on January 6, 2018 to streaming services, along with its music video.[5][6] The song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming YoungBoy's highest charting song to date.[7]

The album's second single, "Diamond Teeth Samurai", was released to streaming services on April 2, 2018, along with its music video. It debuted at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [8]
HipHopDX3.8/5[9]
Pitchfork6.9/10[10]

Until Death Call My Name received mediocre reviews from music critics. Paul Simmons from AllMusic stated that YoungBoy's "intense, unrelenting music details the harrowing violence he's experienced, as well as inflicted upon others." Just Ivey from HipHopDX noted that "The hard-living youngster’s speedy entry into parenthood — spurred on by fathering multiple children before even being able to legally drink alcohol — is one reason for his search for atonement." This was followed by a full review where he stated, "Until Death Call My Name, much like its creator, has its issues but beams with promise. YoungBoy is extremely polished for his age, which would normally bode well for a burgeoning artist." Sheldon Pearce from Pitchfork began his review by stating that "YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is a meditation on violence, the pangs of conscience, and the ways anticipating an early grave can tint perspective." He notes that "On more than one occasion on the album, YoungBoy characterizes himself as a demon or a devil or a reaper, as if to acknowledge the all-consuming darkness that lives within him." Pearce concludes his review by stating that "At the very least, though, Until Death provides plenty of insight into the perilous environments that condition young thugs. “Villain,” in which he embraces his inner demons and violent nature."

Commercial performance

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Until Death Call My Name debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 43,000 album-equivalent units, (including 8,000 traditional album sales) in its first week.[11] This became Youngboy's first US top-ten debut.[11] On January 25, 2019, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units on over a million units in the United States.[12]

Track listing

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Until Death Call My Name[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Overdose"
Bighead2:56
2."Preach"
  • Gaulden
  • Damion Williams
DJ Swift3:56
3."Diamond Teeth Samurai"DJ Swift2:42
4."Outside Today"
  • Gaulden
  • Dylan McKinney
DMacTooBangin2:09
5."Astronaut Kid"
3:06
6."We Poppin" (featuring Birdman)Drumma Boy4:05
7."Solar Eclipse"
  • Gaulden
  • Aaron Lockhart, Jr.
  • Joseph Steele
  • Treallion Escobar
  • Brandon Bostic[13]
  • Dubba-AA
  • 1040
3:47
8."Villain"
2:49
9."Traumatized"
2:08
10."Worth It"
  • Gaulden
  • D. Williams
  • Lockhart, Jr.
  • Brayon Nelson
  • DJ Swift
  • Dubba-AA
  • Mook
3:25
11."Right or Wrong" (featuring Future)
4:00
12."Public Figure"2:31
13."Rags to Riches"
  • Gaulden
  • Petit
  • CashMoneyAP
  • AlexvnderWolf[a]
1:38
Total length:40:16
Until Death Call My Name: Reloaded (bonus tracks)[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Run It Up"
  • Gaulden
  • Derek Garcia
  • Julian Munro
  • Dyryk
  • Kaixen
2:43
15."R.I.P" (featuring Offset)
DJ Chose2:39
16."Rich Nigga" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert)
  • Dubba-AA
  • Laury
2:26
17."Thug Cry"
  • Gaulden
  • Lockhart, Jr.
  • Nelson
  • Dubba-AA
  • Mook
2:00
18."Through the Storm"
  • Gaulden
  • Lockhart, Jr.
  • Laury
  • Dubba-AA
  • Laury
2:44
19."Genie"GauldenPlayboyXO3:15
20."Love Is Poison"
  • Gaulden
  • Petit
CashMoneyAP2:38
Total length:58:42

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an uncredited co-producer.
  • "Diamond Teeth Samurai" interpolates "Tha Block is Hot" by Lil Wayne featuring Juvenile and B.G.

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Until Death Call My Name by YoungBoy Never Broke Again". Apple Music. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  2. ^ Harling, Danielle. "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Announces "Until Death Call My Name" Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  3. ^ Findlay, Mitch (January 12, 2018). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Announces New Album "Until Death Call My Name"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Findlay, Mitch (March 3, 2018). "NBA YoungBoy's "Until Death Call My Name" Album Pushed Back". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  5. ^ Mojica, Nick (January 9, 2018). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops "Outside Today" Video". XXL. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  6. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Outside Today". YouTube. January 6, 2018. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  8. ^ "Until Death Call My Name Review by Paul Simpson". AllMusic. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
  9. ^ "REVIEW: YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN'S "UNTIL DEATH CALL MY NAME" IS FLAWED YET HONEST AF". HipHopDX. May 3, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Pearce, Sheldon (May 9, 2018). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Until Death Call My Name". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c Caulfield, Keith (May 6, 2018). "Post Malone's 'Beerbongs & Bentleys' Breaks Streaming Record, Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  12. ^ a b "American album certifications – Youngboy Never Broke Again – Until Death Call My Name". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". BMI. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  14. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  15. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  16. ^ "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  17. ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  18. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  19. ^ "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved May 20, 2020.