Frost God is the second mixtape by Swedish rapper Yung Lean.[1] It was released on 14 December 2016 by YEAR0001.[2] The album was released digitally on iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify without prior announcement or promotion.[3]

Frost God
Mixtape by
Released14 December 2016
Length25:00
LabelYEAR0001
ProducerYung Gud, Shlohmo, Acea, Woesum, Whitearmor
Yung Lean chronology
Warlord
(2016)
Frost God
(2016)
Stranger
(2017)

On 25 November 2016 a video was released for the song Hennessy & Sailor Moon, directed by Léo Siboni.

Background

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In a 2020 interview, Yung Lean stated that he felt the album was a "compilation in a way".[4] He also said to have recorded much of the album while touring to promote his 2016 album Warlord.[4]

Critical reception

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The Observer felt that the album was a retreat of the "chilly synths and affectless monotone in torpid, ever-decreasing circles without even the sparks of energy that livened up this year’s Warlord album".[5]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Observer     [6]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Yung Lean[citation needed]

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Back at It"Gud1:56
2."Hop Out" (featuring Luckaleannn)Shlohmo2:46
3."Hennessy & Sailor Moon" (featuring Bladee)Acea4:14
4."Cashin" (featuring Adamn Killa)Whitearmor3:46
5."Crystal City" (featuring A$AP Ferg)Acea, Woesum4:06
6."Kirby"Acea, Whitearmor2:24
7."Head 2 Toe" (featuring Bladee)Acea, Whitearmor3:17
8."Get It Back"Whitearmor2:31
Total length:25:00

References

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  1. ^ "Yung Lean Releases New Mixtape Featuring A$AP Ferg, Shlohmo, More: Listen | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  2. ^ "YEAR0001". year0001.com. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  3. ^ "Yung Lean Shares Surprise New Mixtape Frost God". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  4. ^ a b Kerwin Frost Talks to Yung Lean. Kerwin Frost Talks. April 14, 2020. 35 minutes in.
  5. ^ Macpherson, Alex (2017-01-01). "Yung Lean: Frost God review – no hidden depths". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  6. ^ Macpherson, Alex (January 1, 2017). "Yung Lean: Frost God review – no hidden depths". The Observer. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
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