Long Live Mexico is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Keed. It was released on June 14, 2019, by YSL Records and 300 Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Lil Duke, Gunna, Nav, Young Thug, Guap Tarantino, MSA PG, Moneybagg Yo, Keed's younger brother Lil Gotit, Lil Uzi Vert, YNW Melly, StickBaby, Roddy Ricch, and Karlae. It sold 16,000 in first week sales, with only 300 pure album sales.[4]
Long Live Mexico | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 14, 2019 | |||
Recorded | 2019 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 66:36 | |||
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Producer |
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Lil Keed chronology | ||||
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Singles from Long Live Mexico | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
HipHopDX | [2] |
Pitchfork | 7.3/10[3] |
Background
editThe album is his second project after Keed Talk To 'Em, which was released earlier in December 2018.[5]
The project was named "Long Live Mexico" to commemorate and pay homage to Keed's friend Mexico, who lost his life earlier in the year.[6][7]
Singles
editThe album contains the singles, "Oh My God", "Proud Of Me", and "Pull Up."[8][9][10]
Accolades
editPublication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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Noisey | Top 100 Albums of 2019 | 100
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Passion of the Weiss | Top 50 Albums of 2019 | 30
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Track listing
editCredits adapted from Geoff Ogunlesi's Instagram.[13]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ride the Wave" |
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| 2:44 |
2. | "Oh My God" |
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| 3:06 |
3. | "Anybody" (featuring Lil Duke and Gunna) |
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| 4:16 |
4. | "Rockstar" (featuring Nav) |
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| 2:54 |
5. | "Million Dollar Mansion" (featuring Young Thug) |
| Pi'erre Bourne | 3:09 |
6. | "HBS" |
| Rok | 2:00 |
7. | "Tip Top" (featuring Guap Tarantino and MSA PG) |
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| 3:28 |
8. | "Child" (featuring Moneybagg Yo) |
| Senor Slice | 2:36 |
9. | "Snake" |
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| 3:03 |
10. | "Pass It Out" (featuring Lil Gotit) |
| Metro Boomin | 3:37 |
11. | "Pull Up" (featuring Lil Uzi Vert and YNW Melly) |
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| 2:42 |
12. | "Real Hood Baby" (featuring StickBaby) |
| YoungBoyBrown | 3:29 |
13. | "Fear of God" |
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| 3:21 |
14. | "Make U Proud" |
| Goose | 3:13 |
15. | "On Everything" |
| Rok | 3:14 |
16. | "Dragon" (featuring Roddy Ricch) |
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| 3:31 |
17. | "Higher N Higher" (featuring Karlae) |
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| 3:10 |
18. | "Ride Wit You" | R. Render | Jimmy Torrio | 3:22 |
19. | "Just a Dream" |
| BeldonDidThat | 3:13 |
20. | "Proud of Me" (featuring Young Thug) |
| Goose | 3:28 |
Total length: | 1:06:36 |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an uncredited co-producer
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Geoff Ogunlesi's Instagram.[13]
- A.L.E.O. – recording (tracks 1, 6, 12)
- Anthony "Dub" Williams – recording (tracks 2–4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15–19)
- A. Bainz – recording (tracks 5, 20)
- Senor Slice – recording (tracks 8, 10)
- Ray Nash – recording (track 14)
- Alex Tumay – mixing (all tracks)
- Joe LaPorta – mastering (all tracks)
Charts
editChart (2019) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[14] | 26 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[15] | 11 |
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[16] | 10 |
References
edit- ^ Thomas, Fred. "AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Johnson, Cherie (July 25, 2019). "Lil Keed's "Long Live Mexico" Feels Like A Young Thug Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (June 20, 2019). "Pitchfork Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Keed Drops Star-Studded 'Long Live Mexico' Project". Complex. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ Renshaw, David. "Lil Keed drops debut album Long Live Mexico". The Fader. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Findlay, Mitch. "Lil Keed Makes A Worthy Introduction On "Long Live Mexico"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ Ravin, JaGurl (2019-04-29). "Lil Keed Announces New Album entitled: 'Long Live Mexico'". JaGurl TV. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ Kelley, Caitlin. "Read All The Lyrics To Lil Keed's New Album 'Long Live Mexico'". Genius. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- ^ "Lil Keed announces Long Live Mexico album, shares Young Thug collaboration "Proud Of Me"". The FADER. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ "Lil Keed Announces More Details About His Upcoming Album 'Long Live Mexico'". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
- ^ "The 100 Best Albums of 2019". Vice. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "The POW Best Albums of 2019". Passion of the Weiss. December 31, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ a b Ogunlesi, Geoff (June 14, 2019). "@1lilkeed Long Live Mexico. Out now. CREDITS. ..." Instagram. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ "Billboard Charts on Twitter". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "Lil Keed Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- ^ "Lil Keed Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2020.